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Veteran American journalist Ivy McLemore is the author of a thought-provoking, 382-page long book offering a detailed account of his search for, and the probable discovery of, Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious inventor of Bitcoin. The Real Story Behind Mysterious Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto, Ivy and I sat down to discuss his book’s proposition and the mysteries surrounding the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto. Read on! Thank you, Ivy, for showing up for this interview. Can you briefly tell us about yourself? I was raised in newsrooms. My father worked 42 years for The Associated Press. I became an AP correspondent at the age of 16. After graduating with a BA in journalism from the University of Houston, I developed my interview and investigative skills during 14 years as an award-winning reporter and executive editor with The Houston Post. After leaving the newspaper business, I was senior director of corporate communications for AIM Investments, one of the world's leading independent investment management firms and the top-performing mutual fund company of the 1990s, as ranked by Barron’s. 0 years at AIM and its successor Invesco, I was responsible for media relations, internal communications, business continuity communications, executive communications, fund shareholder relations, media training, and assignments in marketing and advertising. In 2 I was appointed to a five-year term as chair of the Investment Company Institute’s Public Communications Committee for his strategic counsel on crisis communications for the US mutual fund industry during the 2003–2004 mutual fund scandals. The ICI’s Board of Governors unanimously asked me to extend my term for an unprecedented sixth year after leaving Invesco, I was managing director of brand marketing and communications at Guggenheim Partners in New York. I frequently worked with Guggenheim Chief Investment Officer Scott Minerd, who I considered the most intuitive investor I’ve ever met, and who was the first person I told outside my office that I had found Satoshi Nakamoto. In 2018, I moved one block away from Guggenheim’s New York offices on Madison Avenue and founded Ivy McLemore & Associates, a marketing and PR firm. I have counseled and media-trained hundreds of executives and investment professionals. Hall of Fame pitcher and all-time career strikeout leader Nolan Ryan called me the best writer who covered him during his 27-year career. I became an official scorer for Major League Baseball at the age of 19, a position I held in five different decades, and I voted in 29 consecutive annual ballots for the Baseball Hall of Fame. My LinkedIn profile lists more than 990 endorsements from colleagues in 49 different communications skill. I wrote as a special project for Ted Bauer, whose $40 million gift in 2000 established the University of Houston’s C. T. Bauer College of Business. People Are The Product: A History of AIM In your book, Finding Satoshi, you described Bitcoin as the gateway to a new era of global finance. Does Satoshi consider Bitcoin a tool for economic singularity? No, not at all! You pointed out two spectacular events, the Mt. Gox hack and the Ross Ulbricht arrest, as the earliest blows to Bitcoin’s reputation. Does this surmise that Bitcoin is inherently flawed? In 2019, Satoshi told me the purpose of his life after a very serious back operation and his own contemplated suicide. He said he wanted to give the world a better version of Bitcoin, one that is not victimized by “money monsters.” Mt. Gox was a security hack because insufficient capital had been spent on security for clients’ accounts. And, Ross Ulbricht’s development of the Silk Road was not a Bitcoin problem; it was a criminal act. FTX is not a case of a Bitcoin problem; it is a case of insufficient compliance safeguards in place to protect clients from alleged fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried. I recently interviewed Craig Wright about his claims to Satoshi Nakamoto's throne. While there's no conclusive evidence yet, do you think Craig is Satoshi? My book gave Craig Steven Wright the benefit of a doubt, but 99% of the evidence in the book makes it clear he is not Satoshi Nakamoto. I am now 100% sure Wright is not Satoshi; he’s the George Santos of Bitcoin, a serial falsifier. In my conversations with Satoshi, he often referred to Wright as a muppet, which is British slang for a stupid person. Finding Satoshi Craig Wright is no more Satoshi Nakamoto than I am a gold medalist in both the pole vault and the 100 meters at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. What is your major takeaway from the Bitcoin Trial of The Century involving Craig and Dave Kleiman's estate? It’s hardly the Bitcoin Trial of the Century. It proved nothing about Satoshi Nakamoto’s true identity or anything about the Tulip Trust or Bitcoin and left Wright owing $100 million to the Kleiman estate, which mushroomed to $143 million months later. Has Wright paid any of it? Not that I’ve seen. The Kleiman family should be happy they’re getting anything since Wright and Dave Kleiman had nothing to do with the creation of Bitcoin. Did you rule out The Genesis Block and the time stamp evidence in your investigation? I didn’t rule out the Genesis Block in my investigation. In fact, when Satoshi and I met for the first time in Manchester, England in July 2019, he told me, “On January 3, 2009, I looked at The Times newspaper and saw the headline that I hinted at in the Genesis Block code.” The fact Satoshi used that headline that only appeared in England print editions of The Times that day and not online, was among the major pieces of evidence that Satoshi lived in England when he created Bitcoin. My book and Episode 3 of my weekly Solving Bitcoin’s Biggest Mystery Podcast has more info. Finding Satoshi As far as timestamps are concerned, I maintain that all timestamp evidence of any kind in every case is inadmissible because timestamps are easily falsified or manipulated. One of Bitcoin’s early developers, Jim Blasko, told me in an interview that Satoshi Nakamoto is a group of anonymous people. I dare you to disagree with him. Dare accepted! Blasko said in October 2022 that he recovered the original code by doing some light browser hacking. Blasko might have said Satoshi is a group of anonymous people because he had no facts whatsoever that would prove Satoshi’s identity. I suggest Blasko read my book and listen to my podcasts, after which I’ll meet him at any place at any time to debate my many facts against his futile supposition. You have a long, impressive list of Satoshi suspects or potential candidates if you like. Who among them is the most credible and why? Chapters 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 of Finding Satoshi tell why the 40+ suspects identified since Bitcoin’s creation in 2009 - including Hal Finney, Dorian Satoshi Nakamoto, Nick Szabo, and the George Santos of Bitcoin (Craig Wright) - are NOT Satoshi Nakamoto. The real Satoshi Nakamoto is a native of Pakistan who immigrated to England before he created Bitcoin and whose name and photo can be found in my book . One interesting fact, however, is that Hal Finney had more to do with the creation of Bitcoin than many others have. Finding Satoshi Satoshi’s writing style being frankly British is consistent with what you were told about his possible British origin. Can you elaborate more on what you believe? Episode 8 of the Solving Bitcoin’s Biggest Mystery Podcast (available on Spotify and most major platforms) will address what Satoshi described to me as “writing in Satoshi mode.” Here’s a sneak preview of one image of a few examples that will be posted in the transcript for Episode 8, which will be posted on March 28 and available on . www.findingsatoshibook.com Sysres was the anonymous individual - perhaps Satoshi himself - who communicated with me on Satoshi’s behalf only on Skype texts in May-June 2019. Itstark is the Skype name Satoshi used in his communications with me over seven months. The three words that best describe the Satoshi Nakamoto I know are shy, secretive, and sincere, which is the focus of Episode 6 of the Solving Bitcoin’s Biggest Mystery Podcast, to be posted on March 14. Any parting words? Simple! When it comes to the identity of Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto – either accept the long-awaited truth and forego the twin evils of amateur speculation and unfounded opinion … . or prove me wrong

Bitcoin Creator is a Pakistani Native: Ivy McLemore, Author of Finding Satoshi

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In 2021, hosted the first-ever awards!! HackerNoon Startup of the Year The goal of this campaign was to give recognition to the hardworking startups who pulled through the pandemic -- growing and thriving (despite all of the challenges). More than 44,000 startups were nominated all across the globe! They were selected from over 4,553 cities, with a total number of * cough * “4 billion” votes. Insane, right? To see who is a winner in each respective city, visit and pick a city. The name at the top of the list is the winner. (Awards, with compromised reviews, are under review.) startups.hackernoon.com The will announce the winners per region in their respective cities. Startups Winners Announcement Series Apparently, South America startups did incredibly well in that regard. With so many, until now, uncrowned jewels, it’s time we present to you... * drumroll* 🥳 The South America Startups of the Year Winners! Santiago, Chile Chile is known for being the most stable country to do business in Latin America, ranking 13th in The Economist’s Business Environment Index. Moreover, according to the Global Innovation Index, Chile ranks first in Latin America for innovation and is recognised as Chilean Silicon Valley with Santiago being the central city. The winner is…. QCObjects It is the 1st world class open-source framework made in Latin-America. São Paulo, Brazil And the winner of Brazil’s vibrant financial center is... Innvo Digital Their mission is to create the best ecosystem for a technology professional to work and undertake while sharing it with our customers and society. São Carlos The absolute leader of Sao Carlos seems to be: Predify Predify is an online software for optimizing pricing proccess and improving profits with AI and Big Data Analytics. Belo Horizonte, Brazil With a more than noble goal, Belo Horizone’s winner is: CM Tecnologia CM Tecnologia is an online scheduling system for healthcare providers in Brazil. Porto Alegre, Brazil With the focus on data protection, Porto Alegre, Brazil’s winner is…. Privacy Tools Privacy compliance platform, based on AI/Blockchain, which helps global companies to keep compliant with the data protection requirements. Brasil, Brazil With the focus on EdTech, Brasil is bringing us: Awari Awari is a YC-W21 company focusing on education for the Tech Industry. The company is growing at a fast pace and has gathered experts from all leading tech companies into a full education experience to prepare the next cohort of tech talent. Quito The capital of Ecuador, and also the closest capital to the actual equator, as the winner brings us: Agrodemanda The most comprehensive agricultural directory in Ecuador. Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Rio de Janeiro has more than 300 startups and is ranked 3rd in Brazil in terms of startup ecosystem development. The city is famous for the startups in the spheres of education, energy & environment and foodtech. Their winner is…. Bybrand Bybrand is the simplest way to save time and avoid frustration when managing your employee's email signatures. Buenos Aires, Argentina Buenos Aires, Argentina is not only the cosmopolitan capital with a vibrant history. It’s also Latin America’s most important port. Which makes their winner actually a very logical choice. Please meet: Liftit Liftit is the leading technology platform to automate and execute last-mile truck deliveries across Latin America. Curitiba, Brazil With a more noble mission and sustainability in mind, Curitiba, Brazil, as the winner brings us... Discrepante is the marketplace for a more human and sustainable economy Discrepante.com Florianópolis, Brazil Would you really be surprised one of the Brazil’s winners is related to football training? We neither. Please meet... Fútbol Fit Club Football FitClub® is a fitness training firm that gives fitness training to improve like a professional football player. Medellín, Colombia And the first Colombian Startup Winner is is a data intelligence solution powered by a high quality team. Meet... LogComex Market intelligence for international trade in Latin America Montevideo, Uruguay The host of inaugural FIFA world cup of 1930 comes through when it comes to innovation even in 2021. I’d like to introduce you to: Drop Technologies First electronic hand antiperspirant device Lima, Peru Lima, Peru, has in 2021 delivered some amazing results when it comes to blockchain technology. Their winner is very well deserved: RSK Labs RSK is the first open-source smart contract platform São Carlos Do Pinhal Well this is a unique case. The absolute unanimous winner of São Carlos Do Pinhal is: brain4care brain4care solution enables monitoring intracranial compliance noninvasively anywhere Blumenau, Brazil We’re sensing a theme here. Another stellar EdTech winner is coming from Blumenau, Brazil. Please meet... Uniasselvi Uniasselvi is a Brazilian distance-learning company that offers more than 60 undergraduate and postgraduate courses, in person and distance. Bogotá, Colombia Startups of Bogotá, Colombia definitely showed they’re not to be underestimated. With a very noble mission, let me introduce you to: Risü Risü is an online platform that links online consumption to donation to social institutions. Campina, Brazil If there’s one typo of business we’d single out as taking the biggest hit out of the pandemic, it would have to be small businesses. Thankfully, the winner of Campina, Brazil, operates with small businesses in mind Superlógica Tecnologias Ltda. Superlogica is a management system company created for small service businesses. Cerqueira César, Brazil Swooping half the points from the entire City, this year’s winners of Cerqueira César are InfoPrice INFOPRICE is a business intelligence company focused on physical retail pricing. Governador Valadares, Brazil The same can be said for the winners here. Let’s hear it for: Grupo KPG Saas, Payment, Manufacture, Pharmaceutical, E-commerce, Marketplace, Logistics Caxias Do Sul Known for wine making and Italian cultural influence, Caxias Do Sul brings as an interesting winner. Studio 360 Studio 360 is a proptech focused on easing the purchase experience for real state companies, brokers, and costumers. Sorocaba From Sorocaba, we have an interesting concept coming. Looking forward to seeing it further develop. Let’s meet: Quinto Quinto is a social network that represents the collective opinion of society—to help democracy evolve through technology Viña Del Mar To be a venue-oriented business and survive through the pandemic definitely deserves some recognition. In the name of that, let’s meet: SonicPollen SonicPollen, based in Chile, is a web-based booking platform that connects bands with venues and organizers. Lages Learn more about high-growth startups in Lages, South America. and the winner is…. Qualiall Qualiall develops technologies for training in operational processes such as work security, equipment maintenance, and more. Córdoba, Argentina Another gem from Argentina brings us unique agricultural solutions. Please meet: Kilimo Kilimo is a Big Data solution for water management in agriculture. São José Dos Campos, Brazil Another great agricultural solution comes this time from Brasil. Meet São José Dos Campos Startup winner: TerraMagna TerraMagna is a fintech company that focuses on risk mitigation for agribusinesses. São Leopoldo, Brazil Event-oriented businesses that have survived in the previous years should definitely bottle their perseverance and start selling it. One of those is definitely this winner: Wedy Wedy offers a one-stop-social marketplace for weddings. Pelotas, Brazil Medical scheduling platforms are definitely something we need to see more of. So glad Pelotos winner comes from this particular niche. Fácil Consulta Fácil Consulta is a booking platform that allows people to schedule an appointment with a Specialist Physician in their area. Santa Maria Could you believe how versatile the startups of South America are when we are only now coming across a game development studio? Let’s meet them Imgnation Studios Imgnation Studios is a game development studio that focuses on virtual reality. Asunción, Paraguay A FinTech solution coming from Paraguay. Meet Asunción Startup of the Year winner Vision Banco Vision Banco is a solid and growing financial institution serving the financial needs of the micro, small and medium enterprises. Caracas Venezualan food delivery app that seemed to have your heart. Meet Caracas Startup of the Year winner Yummy Inc. First Food Delivery App in Venezuela Recife A suitable combo between gaming and education, Recife Startup of the Year winner brings revolutionary solutions. Let’s meet them. Joy Street Joy Street offers develops video games focused on educational needs. Rosario, Argentina The winner of Rosario Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... Gbot Gbot is an autonomous robot that controls weeds without using agrochemicals. We also collect data in fields and generate precision maps. Vila Olímpia, Brazil The winner of Vila Olímpia Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... Seekr Seekr operates in the Information Technology sector, providing tools for managing and monitoring of brands. Barueri The winner of Barueri Startup of the Year award for 2021 is.... Glic Brazilian mhealth (web/app) platform for diabetes management Brasília The winner of Brasília Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... Ticies Ticies is a social network that helps people plan where to go with their friends, relatives and acquaintances, in all cities of the world. Juiz De Fora The winner of Juiz De Fora Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... Qranio Qranio is a gamified mobile learning platform for enterprises that rewards learning and stimulates users to engage with educational content. La Paz The winner of La Paz Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... Jukumari Advice 360 photo based market place for responsible tour operators Temuco The winner of Temuco Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... GoFeels GoFeels is the first independent hospitality network in the world. We promote collaborative work among hotels around the world. Vitacura The winner of Vitacura Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... MeatMe MeatMe delivers meats and accessories to have a culinary experience. Barranquilla The winner of Barranquilla Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... Mandaos Mandaos is a digital platform that connects companies and people with a network of independent messengers Ceará The winner of Ceará Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... Caroá Caroá is a cooperative that sells 34 varieties of vegetables, organic fruits, and vegetables. Chapecó The winner of Chapecó Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... HortiAgro HortiAgro is a seed and fertilizer market. Chile Chico The winner of Chile Chico Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... Gleengo Gleengo connects children with their favorite toys, through a tiny device and an application based on text-to-voice. Goiânia The winner of Goiânia Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... Auvo Auvo is an external teams management software. Itá The winner of Itá Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... TISSUELAB Tissuelab is a research and development center focused on biotechnology, and systems for reconstructive musculoskeletal surgery. Jardim Paulista The winner of Jardim Paulista Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... DiviCom DiviCom is a digital video networking company that designs, integrates, and markets complete systems. João Pessoa The winner of João Pessoa Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... YupiPlay YupiPlay develops and offers an educational gaming platform. La Reina The winner of La Reina Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... INTI-TECH INTI-TECH is the fastest growing renewable energy in Chile and the world's leading unconventional source. Leme The winner of Leme Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... EcoStart EcoStart focuses on manufacturing sustainable electric bicycles, fans, and accessories. Loja The winner of Loja Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... Enerwi Corporation Keeping people connected and secured through wireless charging novel solutions Manizales The winner of Manizales Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... Porter Metrics Porter Metrics has developed an automated solution for generating social media reports in minutes. Nova Lima The winner of Nova Lima Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... Biomimetic Solutions Biomimetic Solutions is an innovative tissue engineering company. Paraná The winner of Paraná Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... Laura Laura is a provider of artificial intelligence and predictive analytics platform for hospitala and clinics to prevent damage & reduce costs. Salvador The winner of Salvador Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... Sanar Sanar is a platform that focuses on being the doctor's guide and support, offering specialized content that helps in their development. Santa Catarina The winner of Santa Catarina Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... DrPOCKET Sunchales The winner of Sunchales Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... Eolo Pharma Eolo Pharma focuses on developing drugs targeting the molecular and cellular basis of inflammation-related diseases Valparaiso The winner of Valparaiso Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... Invitta Invitta transforms plastic waste into a high-performance construction material for manufacturing sustainable urban furniture. Vila Velha The winner of Vila Velha Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... OneGrid OneGrid is a developer of hardware and software solutions focused on energy management. Indaiatuba The winner of Indaiatuba Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... DWUL Energy Renewable Energy Campinas, Brazil The winner of Campinas Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... Ativy Ativy is an IT company specialized in cloud computing, data centers, IT outsourcing, service desk, and IT management. Las Condes, Chile The winner of Las Condes Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... # MuvPass Subscription services that allows it's users unlimited access to fitness classes in the best gyms and studios in Latin America. Pinheiros, Brazil The winner of Pinheiros Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... GuiaBolso GuiaBolso is a personal finance platform that empowers people to take control of financial well-being. Rio, Brazil The winner of Rio Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... EmCasa EmCasa is a vertically-integrated platform that helps customers buy and sell a home in Latin America, starting in Brazil. Guayaquil The winner of Guayaquil Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... Sabroso Online platform for LatAm's enterprises to order low-cost meals Jundiaí The winner of Jundiaí Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... Sintecsys Sintecsys offers a fast and effective detection, reducing losses and costs with fire brigades. Minas Gerais The winner of Minas Gerais Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... Rizoflora Biotechnology Rizoflora Biotechnology is a producer of biological product designed for nematodes control. São Caetano Do Sul The winner of São Caetano Do Sul Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... Wevo 1 iPaaS in Latam - Enabling companies to be truly digital companies with APIs, systems and data integrated into a single platform Canoas The winner of Canoas Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... ContaÁgil ContaÁgil facilitates and reduces bureaucracy in accounting routines of companies. Chile The winner of Chile Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... Unight Unight is the future of nightlife social media. Israelândia The winner of Israelândia Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... Matchpool Matchpool is a platform that creates human connections. La Plata The winner of La Plata Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... Pixivus Pixivus offers a community-based application that enables its users to collect, store, and share pictures of events. Novo Hamburgo The winner of Novo Hamburgo Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... Devorando Devorando offers an online food ordering system and menus available in restaurants based in Brazil. Pernambuco The winner of Pernambuco Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... Redu Redu is a distant learning platform which is built on a social networking structure. Providencia The winner of Providencia Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... # TrainFES TrainFES is a medical Devices for the rehabilitation of people with paralysis. Ribeirão Prêto The winner of Ribeirão Prêto Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... AllyHub Ally is a sales distribution channel technology that connects Schools and Service Providers with Education Agencies. Santa Cruz De La Sierra The winner of Santa Cruz De La Sierra Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... Mobi Latam Mobi Latam is a clean energy startup that focuses on transportation systems based on electric mobility. Santana De Parnaíba The winner of Santana De Parnaíba Startup of the Year award for 2021 is... MercadoLivre.com is an e-commerce technology company providing solutions to individuals and companies buying, selling, and more online. MercandoLivre.com More Information If you’re a winner, please answer ! If you’re a reader, participant, just a curious individual, consider answering one of our interviews . this interview here Read the FAQs about or . 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How many chats on your phone are discussing where the Bitcoin price is heading right now? Even if you only touch the crypto industry with your left pinky, the Bitcoin price talk is hard to miss. Add to this the stories about someone who always seems to forecast the price right. A friend of a friend who moved to Bali and now makes a ton of money by trading straight out of his pool. The wizard sees in the price charts what others don’t see and makes profits when the markets are good, bad, and even ugly. Trading appeals by its promise of independence - do it from anywhere you want and whenever you want. Margin trading (the use of leverage) adds an extra edge - you can go big starting with little. With the magnitude of Bitcoin price moves and the leverage available as high as 100x, it becomes hard to leave the potentials of cryptocurrency margin trading unnoticed, at least in theory. From the dream of securing the bag while living on an exotic island to an idea of becoming a cool cryptotrader - margin trading can be a magnet to a diverse group of people. Reserved to professionals in white pressed shirts in traditional markets, margin trading in cryptocurrencies is available to almost everyone. Though democratizing financial instruments is a nice step towards more open finance, there is a flip side of this availability - we jump into something new and then wing it until we figure out how things work later. The cost of this “winging” are losses that could have been avoided. This post about the risks of trading with leverage. If you are reading this, likely you understand that leverage works both ways. It can shoot your gains up on a rocketship and it can also eat your deposit like a hungry bodybuilder on a competition prep. What happens is determined by the direction of the price movement. is not But there are aspects of margin trading more nuanced than the formula for gains or losses. Most people do not think about them, until their deposit is liquidated. In this post, we’ll go through the key aspects of margin trading that can bite you (and your profits) hard unless you pay attention to them. Good news - each of those aspects starts with “ ”, and knowing them will help you avoid catching your own Ls in margin trading. Understanding them, you will be able to judge any margin trading platform more scrupulously than your girlfriend judges your ex. L So let’s dive in: Leverage - you’d say. That’s right, but let’s look deeper! Which instrument is this leverage provided with? “Oh, leverage I already know!” Not all margin trading platforms are created the same. Yet the type of instrument that provides the leverage on each platform affects a lot of things in your trading. The size of leverage is the simplest thing that differentiates them. For example, users trade perpetual futures on BitMEX. Options were recently added to OKEx. CEX.IO Broker offers margin trading based on CFDs (Contracts for Difference). All instruments are traded with leverage, but all are different and represent different rights and liabilities of the parties involved. More so, the type of instrument determines what . reference price your profit or loss is calculated against Here’s what it means: When you open a leveraged position with BitMEX futures - you buy from or sell to some other participant on this derivative market. Who those other participants - you don’t know. And there is no matching order of the same size that goes out to the spot market for execution. The gains and losses of your position are calculated against the price, which represents a on other exchanges. weighted average index of prices In contrast, when you place an order with CFDs on CEX.IO Broker, the Broker is an intermediary of every transaction. The Broker quotes you the best price at which it can execute your order on the spot market. So the quoted price, in this case, is not an index. It is rather a representation of the where the Broker fulfills your order. And it is in the Broker’s interest for the price to be representative of the market. Otherwise, nobody would use it. combined liquidity of exchanges Further on, leverage, by definition, means that positions you open are times larger than the amount of your own funds you use for those positions. Hence, leverage involves borrowing. What exactly you borrow is important. On some platforms, your borrowed capital equals the between the position size and your own funds. On other platforms, your own funds represent a collateral, and your borrowed capital equals the . difference entire size of the position So, in two different cases the financing fee is applied to a different amount. Hence, the cost of trading is different. Not to mention that the financing fee itself can vary, as does the frequency with which the financing fee is applied. So your leverage is more than the number before “x”, 3x, 10x, 100x. What instrument provides that leverage affects trading in multiple regards. So if you didn’t know, now you know! Moving on! Liquidity Liquidity is something a lot of people like talking about, but not many people know exactly what it means and why liquidity matters. In the context of trading, liquidity represents the “depth” of the market. And the depth means the volume of the working (currently active) limit orders on a platform within a narrow range around the market price. To put it simply, you can add 0.1% to and subtract 0.1% from the market price, and the value of all limit orders will represent your liquidity. falling into this price range A liquid orderbook means that even a big market order from a trader will be executed without a significant change from the price level at which it was placed. Lack of liquidity means that a tiny bit sizable order will move the price. It is called - when the price at which a market order was placed differs from the price at which the order was actually executed. A small slippage is fine and quite common. Significant slippage bites off a big piece of your potential profit. “slippage” Because there are various types of margin trading platforms (see above) - they can solve the liquidity issue differently. For example, on the spot market (e.g. Kraken margin trading) and futures market (e.g.BitMEX) the liquidity is provided by the participants of the specific market. The limit orders they place are precisely what forms the liquidity there. But a different setup is also possible. The liquidity can be supplied by other exchanges, liquidity providers, with whom the trading platform has agreements in place. For example, that’s the case with CEX.IO Broker. An order there is routed to one or a combination of liquidity providers for execution. Whether the liquidity is supplied by the market participants or by the liquidity providers, neither option is superior to the other. What’s important is to understand how liquidity works on a platform you are trading on. You don’t need an MBA from an Ivy League school for that - just need to know where to look. In the first case (liquidity is formed by the market participants) - the orderbook is your reflection of the liquidity situation. Significant order volume within a small range around the market price - great! Not too much - then expect slippages. In the second case (with liquidity providers) - sometimes the platforms are showing an oderbook formed by the consolidated liquidity from other exchanges. If so - then see the above. If not - only testing how your orders are executed on the platform will help you assess the liquidity. Note, however, that your own order size matters here. If you trade with the money you’ve saved up skipping the $13 salads for lunch - you got nothing to worry about. If you sold your car to go all in with 100x leverage (don’t do it!) - think twice! Big market orders can eat up the liquidity on a platform quickly and execute with big slippages. From slippages to wide spreads, typical to illiquid markets, liquidity on a trading platform is something that affects the cost of your trading and your resulting ROI. So instead of being enticed by the sexy features a platform offers, spend some time understanding the liquidity situation on it. Liquidity is the pulse of trading - check this pulse first so that you don’t end up playing on a dead market. Latency Latency is another aspect of trading, not apparent from the home page of a trading platform but affecting the quality of your experience of the market. Latency is a time interval (delay) between an instruction to send data and the delivery of that data. And now let’s put it simply: remember your conference calls with an office across the ocean? Your foreign colleague opens his mouth saying something and it takes time (forever) before you can hear him. That’s your latency. Now, closer to trading. Imagine Bitcoin is nosediving, but when the price updates on your screen - it is already at a different level in the market. Then you want to open a position at a good price, but when the system actually sends your order to the market, the price is no longer relevant. As a result, you either opened a position at a bad price (if that was a market order), or didn't open a position at all (with a limit order). In another scenario, your position simply gets liquidated, and you did not even have a chance to do anything about it. You get the idea. Latency happens because the little gnomes in computers can only spin the wheel with a limited speed. They spin the wheel to realize some logic - what data to send between the parts of the system, what price to show, how to execute an order, etc. But sometimes the speed of the gnomes’ spinning is inadequate relative to changes on the market. Add the fact that you are trading with leverage - and even a split of a second is enough to make you feel like you are losing control. With latency on the overseas conference calls or with a latency on your trading platform - you can get used to everything. Yet, well-trained gnomes who can spin fast are always better. What it depends on is the infrastructure quality and the logic behind the order execution. Both can be done poorly and over-complicated even on the prettiest of trading platforms. The problem is, you, as a user, cannot come to a trading platform with question. Some platforms tell users about their low or ultra low latency as their advantage. “What’s up with your gnomes?” But in practice, you can only verify that by using the platform. If trading reminds you of the dialup modem internet times - you got latency. In trading, especially in margin trading, this is unacceptable and impractical. Liquidation One way or another a scary liquidation touches every trader. Liquidation means a forced closure of a trader’s position. Why does a platform close a position without asking the trader? To manage the risks of potentially uncontrollable losses. Since a trader’s position is opened with leverage (hence, some of the capital is borrowed), a certain pre-specified minimum level of funds needs to be maintained on it at all times in order to keep the position open. If a position suffers losses, making the funds available to guarantee the open positions insufficient, and if a trader does nothing to remedy the situation (e.g. adds more funds or closes the money-losing positions) - the platform has to initiate liquidation. Nobody likes to suck up the losses, especially if the price bounces right back after your liquidation, a sure way to start believing in conspiracy theories! Yet liquidation itself - is a form of a payment for using the margin trading facilities per se. Many beginner traders think of liquidation as a bedtime scary story or a break time meme theme. Yet until they see zeros (or, better yet, minuses) on their trading account, they do not understand how liquidation works specifically on a platform they use. And that’s a process that can vary greatly from place to place. Respectable trading platforms provide detailed information about their liquidation process and warn a trader when the liquidation is nearing with margin calls. Others make liquidation akin to some sorcery that leaves you naked at the end. So you better not fool yourself that liquidation will never touch you. No matter how lucky you are or how savvy you get, understanding what initiates the liquidation and how it unfolds will always put you well ahead of your fellow traders (and save you a ton of money and hidden tears in process). is usually a metric in your trading account finances that crosses a certain threshold. For example, in CEX.IO Broker, this metric is Margin Level. The Marin Level needs to stay above a certain level, otherwise liquidation starts. For other platforms, indicators like liquidation price, maintenance margin will usually show you the right direction. Do not just learn which indicator you need to track, understand how it works, better than you understood your favorite subject at school! What initiates the liquidation is a question of whether the liquidation is partial or full. Partial liquidation closes just enough positions to restore the indicator mentioned above to a defined level. So some of your positions may still survive. Full liquidation - simply liquidates all your positions. Ouch. How liquidation unfolds Another important thing: The rollercoaster of price movements can lead to a situation when your deposit does not just liquidate to zero. You end up with a negative number on your account. Some platforms absorb the negative balances resulting from the liquidation (or guarantee that negative balances won’t happen). Others - don’t. You need to know this in advance. One thing is to cry over a liquidated deposit, another is to cry while having to hide from your creditors trying to collect your debt. And, of course, there is a cherry on top! Liquidation fee - ta-da! Oh yea, after all the sadistic pain you’ve been put through with the liquidation of your positions, some platforms (e.g. BitMEX) charge you a (sizable) liquidation fee. That fee goes to a fund which is supposed to guarantee that, after you are liquidated, you do not owe anything. Logically, the liquidation fee is charged at the moment of liquidation. Double ouch. We can talk a lot about liquidation. Or you can search some liquidation memes for the inspo. But instead of letting the liquidation spectacularly undress you in the most opportune moment, you are much better off making an effort to understand how it works on the platform before you use it. The dream, the nightmare, and the messy middle Leverage, Liquidity, Latency, and Liquidation are the terms that you will definitely come across in your margin trading. They all affect both your trading experience and your experience of the market in multiple ways. How these things are implemented can make trading on two similar-looking platforms feel like two different worlds. So get to know them. Trading is something that can potentially put you on an adventurous quest, professionally and personally. And with any quest, there is a dream that makes a hero to venture on a new path. Then there is a challenge - a nightmare of sorts - that can stop the hero from getting what he wants. And there is also a messy middle - not so apparent plot twists that all turn out to be key for a journey. Similarly, in trading, may be that dream of making it big straight out of a fabulous exotic location. - is that nightmare that will one day make you question your path. And and are both the things you may not notice at the beginning of your trip, but they will be there to trip you up midway. Know your dream, your nightmare, and your messy middle - and you are one good hero ready for your journey. leverage Liquidation liquidity latency

Margin Trading: What You Don't Think About Today Will Bite You Hard Tomorrow

A TRUFFLE-HUNTER: THE BOLBOCERAS GALLICUS

I have close Brazilian friends. Talented, tech-savvy, and extremely creative, my friends come from a diversity of professional backgrounds in software engineering, project management, information technology, design, and marketing. Rarely a dull moment when we connect, they have become like an extended family to me. When I told them I was researching and writing about the space industry in Brazil, they were both enthusiastic and a bit surprised. Space efforts at home emerge in the media on a relatively sporadic basis… The famous astrophysicist recently on Brazil along these lines. The letter is part of the Brazilian Portuguese edition of his book (2019). Dr. Tyson points out the importance of Brazil’s legacy in aviation and aeronautics with its home-grown and publicly traded aerospace conglomerate, . Based in the state of São Paulo since 1969, EMBRAER is a robust powerhouse that designs, manufactures, and sells aircraft and its parts for commercial, business, and military uses. Tyson also highlights the achievements of the first Brazilian astronaut, Lt. Col. Marcos Pontes, who flew on board the Russian Soyuz TMA-8   to the International Space Station. Since 2018, Pontes serves as Minister of State at the (Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation). Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson shared his point of view Letters from an Astrophysicist Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica - EMBRAER Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovações - MCTI Pontes and fellow crew members at the International Space Station. 2006 I wanted to offer a different angle of inquiry to my readers. Momentum, energy, and vibrancy dominate the tech startup ecosystem in Brazil.  This tech startup dynamism is especially evident in the city and state of São Paulo. If I borrow the philosophical , which explain that energy can neither be created nor destroyed in a given system - only converted from one form of energy to another, I ask myself the following questions. Can the space industry in Brazil also leverage the energy and vibrancy currently present in its tech startup ecosystem? With so much tech momentum, what's the status of space startups in Brazil? principles and questions from the laws of physics Setting the Context: The Startup Vibrancy Rich in precious natural resources and , Brazil is also the largest country in Latin America. The city of São Paulo, which is home to most of my friends, is one of the most populous cities in the Western Hemisphere. The University of São Paulo is by The World University Rankings. With some of the best academic programs and research in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), it is no surprise that . The city hosts the innovation and data centers of global titans such as Microsoft, Google, and Facebook. São Paulo is also the regional headquarters for Airbnb, Netflix, and Amazon. among the top world economies ranked in the top 100 the city is also full of tech companies and startups The startup ecosystem in São Paulo city is an impressively fine-tuned conveyer belt. In the year 2019, after the United States and China as the country in the world with the most tech startups that reach unicorn status. Unicorns are startups valued at US$ 1 billion or above. Brazil shared this spot with Germany. Some of these Brazilian tech unicorns leverage mobile gaming technologies, fintech, service delivery, healthcare, and real estate. Several unicorns are based in the city of São Paulo. Brazil ranked third Brazil has become an attractive market for venture capital and investors. In fact, it is the country in Latin America with the . The influx of venture capital reached an approximate US$ 2.49 billion in 2019. According to The , investments spread across 222 deals. The amount in 2018 totaled US$ 1.3 billion. Additionally, there is also the recent , which has heavily invested in Brazilian startups. most venture capital funds for its startups Association for Private Capital Investment in Latin America - LAVCA SoftBank-led Latin America tech fund of US$ 5 billion This startup boom in Brazil dates back to the late 1990s and early 2000s. With access to the Internet and increased web and mobile connectivity, the cascade of technologies, businesses, and startups followed. This growth is especially prevalent in the IT and tech worlds including, software development, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things - IoT, and mobile gaming. in 2018 beat the global average yearly increase with a solid 9.8%. Brazilian software developers and IT professionals are in top demand as well. Brazil is one of the for IT. Frequent international events and trade shows continue to position Brazil’s tech leadership in the region. Surprisingly, none of these unicorns relate to the space industry… Brazil’s IT market top outsourcing destinations The Case for Space Startups In the space industry, startups can be bold and efficient. With initial shorter cycles for experimentation and iteration, controlled risks facilitate scientific and technological breakthroughs. Today’s big global space players were once just startups and ideas. However, numerous space startups face the common challenge of rallying investment and venture capital with a length of time and effort greater than for other tech startups. In this sense, and despite growing interest in the global space economy, many tech entrepreneurs have remained at the periphery of Brazil's space industry. There are a few and remarkable space entpreneurs, however, which are currently driving innovation in the space startup ecosystem. I met earlier this fall. Lucas is the CEO and Founder of the space startup . Based in São Carlos in the state of São Paulo, Airvantis works in tandem with private and public partners in Brazil and overseas for space science. The company also has activities in the United States. It is part of the international network of startups in the . Lucas Fonseca Airvantis New York Space Alliance (NYSA) Lucas Fonseca, CEO and Founder of Airvantis. November 2020. Airvantis . It also serves as an incubator and innovation center for the collaborative . Garatéa-L is the first proposed Brazilian lunar commercial space mission. On its lunar orbit, the mission would test the survival of specific bacteria and fungi. sends scientific experiments to the International Space Station Mission Garatéa - L Lucas was born and raised in Santos in the state of São Paulo. His interests in space start early on in childhood. Lucas remembers growing up in the eighties in Brazil. Science fiction masterpieces and iconic space operas surfaced during this decade. These include E.T., Blade Runner, 2010, Dune, Aliens, The Terminator, Star Wars Episodes V and VI, and many others. Without a clear path to pursue his space ambitions at home, but with a vision to be part of the incredible world showcased in films, Lucas pursued studies overseas. This path opened doors for him to work in international space missions. “I never gave up being a space guy. And this is hard in Brazil, especially when I went to university. We didn’t have a space course per se at the university, so I pursued mechatronic engineering as my path to the space industry… When I was invited to work for the Rosetta Mission after my studies in Space Systems Engineering in France… I realized it was an opportunity to land on a comet that was very unique.” The launched in 2004. During a period of 12 years, the mission achieved historic milestones. It was the first time that a spacecraft did a rendezvous to study and follow the comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko in its orbit around the sun. During its journey, the Rosetta spacecraft conducted flybys of Planet Earth, Mars, and the asteroids 21 Lutetia and 2867 Šteins. The Philae robotic lander on board the Rosetta spacecraft was also the first-ever to successfully deploy in 2014 on the surface of a comet. The Rosetta mission definitely made a deep impression on Lucas and his own sense of purpose. European Space Agency - ESA Rosetta mission “Brazil was a blue ocean for me. I thought maybe I could try to catch the new space movement in Brazil. That's why I decided to open my own company in Brazil in 2012…” Invited to speak often to other countries in Latin America about his career and entrepreneurial path, Lucas assesses the challenges of getting visibility and traction as a space startup. A lot of the media coverage in Brazil tends to focus on what is being done overseas at the expense of local efforts. The government space program is very established with intricate systems and structures. Its strength has been on space cooperation for satellites rather than rocket launches. However, the sparks of enthusiasm and motivation are needed across public and private sectors to build and rally support for space. “People have no idea that we have such a varied space program in Brazil…We should be proud of the things we do in Brazil. This is something that I’m trying to evangelize. How to talk about space. How to train the right person to reach out to the media… You cannot expect the media to come to us… We need to know how to sell it.” Music video. Dormiveglia . “Things are happening in the space industry… But we need to have this spark of people in Brazil that want to do it even if it’s hard. It’s possible to have a space startup just like a delivery service startup. It’s getting easier because it’s more accessible to send things to space or to work on things related to space… It doesn’t matter if you have a space background or not because the possibilities are huge. You can work in communications, satellite imagery, and so much more…” Startup-driven innovation is especially relevant to the world's older and more established space programs like in Brazil. Startup vibrancy is a good benchmark for the future health of a country’s role in the growing globalized space economy. In this respect, a consolidated effort across sectors in Brazil to generate awareness of local efforts matters. Lucas agrees with this. “When you do something different for others, people love it. If you like space and you like being entrepreneurial, it doesn’t matter if you have a space background or not. We need to work for our future in space. We cannot rely on the government alone to link up and build a huge ecosystem…” Looking Back to Look Ahead Brazil’s government-led space program is one of the oldest in the world. It was formally established in 1960. This is just two years after the officially set up shop in the United States in 1958, and years ahead of its home-grown conglomerate EMBRAER. National Aeronautics Space Administration - NASA The origins of Brazil’s program date to work of the Grupo de Organização da Comissão Nacional de Atividades Espaciais - GOCNAE (Organization Group of the National Commission of Space Activities). This commission was appointed by presidential decree for space exploration, travel, and research. The researchers at GOCNAE contributed in its early days to numerous scientific international projects. This dynamic changed abruptly under the authoritarian military regime (1964- 1985). During this turbulent time in Brazilian history, the (National Institute for Space Research) substituted GOCNAE. INPE is based in São José dos Campos in the state of São Paulo. It quickly becomes the technical and scientific backbone for Brazil’s space program. Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais - INPE The for high atmospheric research are also developed early on. These rockets were launched multiple times as early as 1965. For the sake of comparison, reflect the beginnings of the usage of sounding rockets in the United States in the late 1940s. In South America, only Argentina managed to develop the capabilities of sounding rockets during this same period. SONDA sounding rockets series a historical summary from NASA’s first sounding rockets Under military rule, the construction of launch vehicles started in Brazil. A couple of the prototypes of the Veículo Lançador de Satélites - VSL (Satellite Launcher Vehicle) get launched. They do not complete the missions due to technical problems. Diplomatic relations worsen in the South American region, which was already suffering from grim military dictatorships. This shows just the extent to which Brazil's R&D in launchers and satellites further complicated foreign relations. declassified U.S. foreign intelligence report in 1982 Likewise, Brazil’s two and only launch sites were also built under military rule. The (Barreira do Inferno Launch Center) was constructed in 1965 under the wing of the Estado-Maior da Aeronáutica - EMAer (Air Force General Staff). A typical site for launching sounding rockets, CLBI is located on the far northeastern coast of Brazil. The (Alcântara Launch Center) was built in 1982 in the historic city of Alcântara. This is the closest launch site to the Earth's equator. Centro de Lançamento da Barreira do Inferno - CLBI Centro Espacial de Alcântara - CLA Post-military years and under democratic leadership, INPE became part of the newly-created (Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation) in 1985. With INPE’s early leadership, more than a dozen satellites launched successfully since the 1990s. Brazil’s first satellite launch for Earth observation in 1993 was onboard a U.S. commercial small launch vehicle, the Pegasus Rocket. The rocket launched from a NASA B-52 aircraft. The remains in operation today to support weather forecasting, monitoring the water level of rivers and dams, and for other purposes. Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovações - MCTI Satélite de Coleta de Dados 1 - SCD-1 (Data Collection Satellite 1) In 1994, the Brazilian government created a civilian branch for its space program, the Agência Espacial Brasileira - AEB (Brazilian Space Agency). With a change in discretionary authority and a different regulatory capacity, AEB works in tandem with INPE. It focuses on joint space technological development programs and . international space cooperation agreements The year 2003 was a sobering year for spaceflight in Brazil and across the world. Just several months after the , which killed all seven crew members during atmospheric re-entry, the at the Alcântara Launch Center days before launch. The explosion cost the lives of 21 personnel. STS-107 Columbia Space Shuttle disaster Brazilian VLS-1 VO3 exploded A brief survey of Brazilian space history reveals difficult periods.  Despite this past, the strengths of the Brazilian space program in satellites and international scientific space missions pave the way for the future. For example, INPE advances scientific research and development, especially concerning . Preparations are currently underway for the launch of the new . This launch is scheduled for 2021 from India. numerous small satellite missions Amazônia-1 satellite Space-minded entrepreneurs, like Lucas Fonseca, continue to invest in Brazil's space startup ecosystem. In conjunction with 11 startups, Airvantis is now part of the newly created (Alliance of Brazilian Space Startups). Launched in October 2020, this alliance has been set up in the city of Alcântara. The members wanted to pay tribute to the sacrifices made in the quest for space research, travel, and exploration. By leveraging the economic opportunities for Brazilian space startups in the domestic and global space markets, the alliance also wants to create a new chapter in the economic life of a former colonial town. Aliança das Startups Espaciais Brasileiras - ASB Some additional recent developments: - . The newly created (Mixed Parliamentary Front for the Brazilian Space Program) is composed of 186 deputies and 24 senators from across party lines. This parliamentary front emerges in Brazil to strengthen the cause and its support to its space industry. February 2020 Frente Parlamentar Mista para o Programa Espacial Brasileiro - FPMPEB - . Brazil and the United States enter a . This agreement seeks to encourage U.S. space companies to launch satellites from the Alcântara Launch Center. March 2019 Technology Safeguards Agreement - TSA - . The AEB signs an agreement to be part of the . November 2020 Global Spaceport Alliance Sound bites: Space Is A Positive-Sum Industry The modern space industry is not a zero-sum endeavor. It cannot be led by the government alone, the private sector, or just the dreams of startups. Space research, travel, and exploration are expensive. It takes . It also takes a village of people: space-minded entrepreneurs, advocates, government leaders, experts, artists, communicators, investors, and many others with a positive-sum mindset to scale up healthy space ecosystems. long-term thinking and sustained effort Brazil currently has at its fingertips competitive advantages. Tech unicorns are maturing and paving the way for new ones at one of the highest growth rates in the world. There’s already a colossal influx of venture capital funds for these startups that surpass the billions of dollars every year. Brazil's history shows us an established and veteran space program. It has powerful expertise and leadership in aviation and aeronautics. It has engineering and research programs ranked as the top in the world. This perfect mix may well renew enthusiasm at home and overseas to consolidate a vibrant Brazilian space startup ecosystem. New minds and fresh ideas can illuminate the way to Brazil’s new spacefaring future. I trust there’s a cadre of Brazilian entrepreneurs and investors like Lucas already looking forward to setting a steady course for space. The global space economy is growing at an accelerated rate. I hope that by giving visibility to the current space science efforts in Brazil, the space startup community leverages the momentum and energy already there for its tech unicorns. The payoff is out of this world. Brasil, eu aguardo ansiosa por seus sucessos futuros e espero que nos encontremos em breve no espaço... // (2017) at the top banner is by the prolific Brazilian artist Hugo Elias. Hugo was born and raised in Araraquara in the state of São Paulo. His work, under the name , is characterized by the unique and whimsical designs of his murals, designs, illustrations, and paintings. The inspiration for includes the rituals, music, and sacred geometry found in tribal indigenous customs in the Amazon jungle. I especially liked his subtle exploration of the passion for human spaceflight. Hugo shares my optimism for Brazil's future in the global space industry. The Traveler Ninjah The Traveler The song and video titled is also courtesy of the interdisciplinary artist, composer, and musician . Alexandre was born and raised in Brasília, Brazil’s federal capital. I selected this exquisite instrumental piece as part of my article because it invokes the often indistinguishable state between dreams and reality. A space-enthusiast as well, Alexandre often wonders about the complexity and unknowns of the cosmos. A composer for more than ten years, he also plays the piano in . Dormiveglia Alexandre Perotto Dormiveglia

How the Brazilian Startup Ecosystem Is Driving Innovation in the Space Industry 

Melhore a obsevabilidade da sua Stack Elastic, baseado em fatos reais A utilização do Dead Letter Queue ajuda ainda mais na obsevabilidade de dados que não foram entregues para Elasticsearch. Como cheguei até aqui Estava realizando testes com um componente de comunicação com o Logstash e por coincidência solicitei a criação de um Indíce no Elasticsearch com caractere em caixa alta (Teste). E adivinha o que o ElasticSearch me retornou? Could not index event to Elasticsearch. status: 400, action: [“index”, {:_id=>nil, :_index=>” Teste -2020.07.08", :routing=>nil, :_type=>”_doc”}, #<LogStash::Event:0x5ad6965c>] , response: {“index”=>{“_index”=>”Teste-2020.07.08", “_type”=>”_doc”, “_id”=>nil, “status”=>400, “error”=>{“type”=>”invalid_index_name_exception”, “reason”=>”Invalid index name [Teste-2020.07.08], must be lowercase ”, “index_uuid”=>”_na_”, “index”=>”Teste-2020.07.08"}}} ! Isso mesmo, ele não aceitou a criação do indíce e a mensagem não foi entregue. SIM E agora? Assim como este erro ocorreu podem ocorrer outros erros que eu nem mesmo tenho conhecimento. Como farei para tratar esta exceções? Ai que entra em ação a (quase) fantástica funcionalidade do Elastic Stack, (vou tomar a liberade de chamá-lo de DLQ). Na seção ‘Não é bala de prata’ vocês entenderão por que uso o termo (quase) fantástica funcionalidade. Dead Letter Queue Como funciona? O DLQ é um componente configurável no Logstash que fará o papel de monitor de falhas sobre algum pipeline dentro do Logstash, uma vez que este pipeline falhar terá outro pipeline que fará uma nova tratativa de envio destes dados. Como configurei meu ambiente para o DLQ? Hey, eu utilizo o CentOS Server 7, OK?! Ativação da funcionalidade DLQ Editei o arquivo de configuração do Logstash, no meu ambiente ele está em /etc/logstash/logstash.yml. A a alteração ficará (simplesmente) como abaixo # ------------ Dead-Letter Queue Settings --------------
# Flag to turn on dead-letter queue.
#
dead_letter_queue.enable: true Criação de novo arquivo que conterá o pipeline do DLQ Criei o arquivo o arquivo logstash_dlq.conf em /etc/logstash/conf.d/ input{
        dead_letter_queue{
                id => deadletter
                path => commit_offsets => pipeline_id => }
}
filter {
        mutate {
                add_field => { => => => => }
        }
}
output {
        elasticsearch{
                id => cluster1
                hosts => [ , , ]
                user => password => index => }
} "/var/lib/logstash/dead_letter_queue" true "main" "reason" "%{[@metadata][dead_letter_queue][reason]}" "plugin_id" "%{[@metadata][dead_letter_queue][plugin_id]}" "plugin_type" "%{[@metadata][dead_letter_queue][plugin_type]}" "entry_time" "%{[@metadata][dead_letter_queue][entry_time]}" "serveElasticsearch01" "serveElasticsearch02" "serveElasticsearch03" "${ES_USR}" "${ES_PWD}" "dead-letter-%{+YYYY.MM.dd}" Apontamento do Logstash para o pipeline O apontamento dos pipelines ficaram conforme o arquivo de configuração abaixo. Arquivo localizado em /etc/logstash/pipelines.yml # This file is where you define your pipelines. You can define multiple.
# For more information on multiple pipelines, see the documentation:
#   https: - pipeline.id: main
  path.config: - pipeline.id: deadletter
  path.config: //www.elastic.co/guide/en/logstash/current/multiple-pipelines.html "/etc/logstash/conf.d/logstash.conf" "/etc/logstash/conf.d/logstash_dlq.conf" Por fim basta reiniciar o Logstash. . [Farei um post futuramente explicando os motivos que me levou esta abordagem e como fazemos para realizar a gestão de falhas no dia a dia] Após isso o Logstash criará índices no ElasticSearch no padrão ‘dead-letter-%{+YYYY.MM.dd}’ Não é bala de prata Mágico não é?! Vamos devagar pessoal, realmente a funcionalidade é muito válida e interessante, mas vale resaltar alguns pontos que devemos ter conhecimento para não nos surpreendermos depois que estiver com tudo em produção. DLQ trata erros que são retornos com códigos . HTTP 400 e 404 DLQ faz apenas uma nova tentativa por mensagem, se ocorrer o erro novamente a mensagem não será tratada. DLQ gera arquivos de controle da fila que não são apagados automaticamente, caso observar grande consumo de disco remova os arquivos de logs antigos, arquivos em /var/lib/logstash/dead_letter_queue. E por fim… Esta post foi feito com base em um caso real sobre a versão 7.7.1 da Stack Elastic.Estes links podem apoiar nos estudos sobre o tema: https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/logstash/current/dead-letter-queues.html https://discuss.elastic.co/t/full-pipeline-logstash-with-dead-letter-queue/239855/3 https://www.hostinger.com.br/tutoriais/o-que-e-http-error-e-principais-codigos-http/ Caso ainda tenham dúvidas podem contar comigo.

Dead Letter Queue no Elastic Stack

kn in action Recently, I had a look at a bunch of shell scripts on my computer that I’m using to quickly ramp up a debug pod or publish a service in a cluster. I thought to myself: why not packaging them nicely and share them so that others also can benefit from it? Kubernetes Meet , short for ubernetes ative, that you might find useful to quickly jump into a Kubernetes cluster in order to poke around or even test-drive a networked app, sharing it on the public net. Sounds fun? Let’s jump into the deep end! kn K n This is what a typical debug session with could look like: kn $ kn up myenv $ kn connect myenv << do your stuff here >> $ kn down myenv Now, let’s switch gears and assume you have a service such as an app server that is exposing, for example, a HTTP API and you want to test it and/or share it with your colleagues: $ KN_BASE_IMAGE=quay.io/mhausenblas/pingsvc:2 KN_MODE=daemon \kn up psvc 8888 The daemonized environment [psvc] is now ready!To publish your environment, do: kn publish psvc 8888 $ kn publish psvc 8888 $ curl localhost:9898/pingpong If you want to see a hands-on of have a look at the video below or check out the in the docs: walkthrough kn examples Thanks for your time and maybe you want to and let me know what you think? give it a try

Meet kn—a Kubernetes native experience

Week 1: Sep 29, 2018–Oct 6, 2018 Welcome to the Cool things this week series. Every week, I’ll share a few of papers or articles I’ve come across. The hope is that others will share some links in the comments section. Let’s start. Category: Humans n.0 and/or World n.0 (n=1, 2,…) This category will include breakthroughs that have the potential of enhancing humans or the world we live in. BrainNet: A Multi-Person Brain-to-Brain Interface for Direct Collaboration Between Brains ( ) Link The authors present BrainNet, the first “multi-person non-invasive direct brain-to-brain interface for collaborative problem solving…the interface allows three human subjects to collaborate and solve a task using direct brain-to-brain communication.” Researchers set up a three-way brain connection to allow three people to play a “Tetris-like” game. It’s cool because they hope that (eventually) future brain-to-brain interfaces would enable people to collaboratively solve problems, by connecting a network of people using some kind of a “ social network of connected brains”. This Robotic Skin Makes Inanimate Objects Move ( ) Link Why say anything when you can watch… It sure makes me pause each time. Category: All about AI I’ll try to keep this category short, even though there are so many interesting things happening. DeepMind’s New Research on Linking Memories, and How It Applies to AI ( ) ( ) Link Original What’s the ? We use something called episodic memories — link multiple memories — to arrive at innovative insights. But we don’t yet know how we do it. A team of neuroscientists from UK and Germany collaborated with DeepMind and found a neural circuit responsible for the way the human brain connects individual episodic memories to solve problems. idea Episodic memories allow us to know whether we have met someone before or recall our life events. DeepMind wants to use the idea of episode memory to enable AI. “If we can understand the mechanisms that allow people to do this, the hope is that we can replicate them within our AI systems, providing them with a much greater capacity for rapidly solving novel problems,” said Martin Chadwick, a researcher at DeepMind. The Elephant in the Room ( ) Link In this study, the researchers showcase a “family of common failures of state-of-the art object detectors”. A state-of-the-art object detector detects multiple images in a living-room. Now when an object (image of an object = elephant) is transplanted in the original living room image, it remains undetected in many situations — it doesn’t notice the elephant! “If there is actually an elephant in the room, you as a human would likely notice it,” said . “The system didn’t even detect its presence.” Rosenfeld And weirdly, in some cases, it also makes labeling errors it did not make in the image without the elephant — i.e. what was earlier a chair now becomes a couch. Detecting an elephant in a room. A state-of-the-art object detector detects multiple images in a living-room (a). A transplanted object (elephant) can remain undetected in many situations and arbitrary locations (b,d,e,g,i). It can assume incorrect identities such as a chair (f). The object has a non-local effect, causing other objects to disappear (cup, d,f, book, e-i ) or switch identity (chair switches to couch in e). It is recommended to view this image in color online. David Patterson Says It’s Time for New Computer Architectures and Software Languages ( ) Link Moore’s Law is over. David Patterson — University of California professor and Google engineer says, “We are now a factor of 15 behind where we should be if Moore’s Law were still operative. We are in the post–Moore’s Law era.” “Revolutionary new hardware architectures and new software languages, tailored to dealing with specific kinds of computing problems, are just waiting to be developed,” he said. “There are Turing Awards waiting to be picked up if people would just work on these things.” Category: Doing things with data This category will include some interesting data related pieces. The American Dream Is Harder To Find In Some Neighborhoods ( ) Link attempts to answer this question: “Which neighborhoods in America offer children the best chance to rise out of poverty?” They answer this “using anonymous data following 20 million Americans from childhood to their mid-30s.” The Opportunity Atlas The Opportunity Atlas Category: Exploring space This category will have all things related to space: making sense, travel, colonization, etc. NASA Voyager 2 Could Be Nearing Interstellar Space ( ) Link spacecraft was launched in 1977. It is on its way to interstellar space. NASA’s Voyager 2 Voyager 2 is a little less than 11 billion miles (about 17.7 billion kilometers) from Earth, or more than 118 times the distance from Earth to the Sun. The Moon Is Open for Business ( ) Link “A number of companies have set their sights on the moon, and they’re ramping up their plans to deliver spacecraft to its surface. They’re finalizing spacecraft designs and securing launch contracts, and they’ve set some fast-approaching deadlines. Only three nations — the United States, the Soviet Union, and China — have successfully on the moon, and their missions were all carried about by national agencies. (Other nations have -landed, which .) No company has ever placed a spacecraft on the moon, but if a few key players have their way in the next decade, the lunar surface may soon be littered with them.” soft-landed crash is exactly what it sounds like “For these companies, the moon is not the nationalistic dream that it was during the Apollo era. It is a marketplace. Instead of leaving flagpoles in the regolith, they want customers, in the government and commercial sectors, who will pay them to deliver their hardware to the moon, or mine its crust for minerals. They want to help convert the ice on the moon into usable resources, such as fuel for a deep-space mission. And they want the work to produce revenue, just as rocket launches have for SpaceX.” Category: Oh man! This category will have things that upset me a little bit this week — things I wanted to be hopeful about, but reality turned out to be harsher. Riemann hypothesis likely remains unsolved despite claimed proof ( ) Link At a talk recently, Michael Atiyah (won the Fields Medal in 1996) claimed to have solved the . It’s on the Clay Mathematics Institute’s list of seven and only one problem — the — is solved. It carries $1 million prize. Riemann hypothesis Millennium Prize Problems Poincaré Conjecture New Scientist “Solve the Riemann hypothesis and you become famous. If you are famous already, you become infamous,” Atiyah said during his talk. “Nobody believes any proof of the Riemann hypothesis because it is so difficult. Nobody has proved it, so why should anybody prove it now? Unless, of course, you have a totally new idea.” Most folks doubt that the problem is finally solved. Category: I know, but I can’t help it This is exactly what the category title says. Piece of dried seaweed with one end stuck in sand drew concentric circles as it was rotated by the wind. ( ) Link Why write when you can see… WOW Category: Special Edition Once in a while, when something cool happens and it doesn’t fit in any of the above categories. The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2018 ( ) Link The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2018 was awarded jointly to James P. Allison and Tasuku Honjo “for their discovery of cancer therapy by inhibition of negative immune regulation.” Monday, Oct. 1: The Nobel Prize in Physics ( ) Link The Nobel Prize in Physics 2018 was awarded “for groundbreaking inventions in the field of laser physics” with one half to Arthur Ashkin “for the optical tweezers and their application to biological systems”, the other half jointly to Gérard Mourou and Donna Strickland “for their method of generating high-intensity, ultra-short optical pulses.” Tuesday, Oct. 2: The Nobel Prize in Chemistry ( ) Link The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2018 with one half to Frances H. Arnold ”for the directed evolution of enzymes” and the other half jointly to George P. Smith and Sir Gregory P. Winter ”for the phage display of peptides and antibodies”. Wednesday, Oct. 3: The Nobel Prize in Literature ( ) Link The 2018 Nobel Prize in Literature has been postponed. The Nobel Peace Prize ( ) Link has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2018 to Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad for their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict. Friday, Oct. 5: The Norwegian Nobel Committee The Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences To be announced at 11.45am local time in Sweden (CEST) Monday, Oct. 8: If you liked what you read, be sure to comment or clap — as a new writer, it means a lot. I’ll be doing this on a weekly basis, so please follow if you’re interested.

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Hundreds of job seekers might’ve been conned out of money as part of an enormously huge recruitment scam. A man using the name John Phillips is alleged to have offered non-existent jobs and charged applicants up to £480 as “accreditation fees”. , many victims went on to unwittingly recruit further applicants. Safer Jobs, an agency which fights fraud, said it was the “biggest scam of its kind”. Keith Rosser, the agency representative, said that “It’s an exploitation of vulnerable job seekers. The fact they’d have to be asked to pay money is terrible in its own right. The fact the job doesn’t exist is even worse.” According to the BBC The BBC’s Inside Out London programme found out that Mr. Phillips is believed to have used a number of names. They also found that he created at least 10 fake companies which had realistic-looking websites to orchestrate the scam. Many of the victims described how they were offered positions as human resources assistants at various “companies” after being interviewed in cafes or hotels. Source: BBC News Plot People were told they had to pay the “accreditation fee” before they could start work and the money would be reimbursed in their salaries. Some of them were never given employment start dates, while others worked for months without ever being paid. Can you believe how deep the scam got?! Some of those who did start work helped recruit other alleged victims. When confronted by the BBC, Mr. Phillips said he did not know what the reporter was talking about. Outtakes Mr. Phillips is alleged to have been carrying out the scam since at least 2012. The BBC believes there may be , with scores of reports on the Scamradar website and online message boards devoted to trying to catch him. One victim, Lucille, said she worked for Mr. Phillips for two months, taking about £2,000 in payments from other applicants. As well as losing out on potential earnings, she was asked to pay for renting office space and for business cards. She said she was not reimbursed. hundreds of victims Atiya Ahmed resigned from another job to work for Mr. Phillips. “I’m very sad and disappointed in myself for falling for something like this, but when you’re desperate for a job you have no choice but to believe what someone promised,” she said. When confronted by the BBC, Mr. Phillips said he had no knowledge of the claims and refused to comment further. The Met Police said it was not aware of any investigation being carried out into the dealings of Mr. Phillips. This is just one of the fraud examples that shows how manipulative, convincing, and profoundly calculated it can be. Recently there was another huge scandal around Magic Leap and . Thanks to the new era of technologies we can stop worrying about being lied to or being out into the scamming scheme. recruitment hiring fraud scheme worth $1.000.000 inside of it For instance, is the platform that helps to prevent frauds in the recruitment and help people find the most suitable company and job position based on their professional skills and achievements. Decentralization provides the best opportunities for creating a new professional ecosystem. It makes it easier to pay people for their actions in platform: with the power of smart contracts payments for acquaintance’s recommendation or coming to the job interview by yourself are automatic. Also, all information is securely stored, and all the actions are transparent which exclude the chances of getting trapped with expensive yet unnecessary obligations. Aworker Aworker Let us know if you had an experience with online job scams. (Full disclosure: we all have related stories from personal lives).

How One Person Orchestrated a Huge Recruitment Scam in the UK

Today is my last day at , and it’s been a won­der­ful year. I learnt a lot in my time here, and worked on some . At the same time, I’m look­ing for­ward to start­ing a new adven­ture at and help them become the ! I will be look­ing for tal­ent­ed engi­neers to join me at , check out the for more detail. Space Ape Games chal­leng­ing tech­ni­cal prob­lems DAZN Net­flix of Sports DAZN job spec I firm­ly believe that is one of the best star­tups you’ll find any­where, based on cul­ture and poten­tial. Here are 7 things that make such a great com­pa­ny. Space Ape Games Space Ape Games Define what culture you want, and organize yourself to optimize towards achieving that culture Lots com­pa­nies talk about how great their cul­ture is, but few talks about . Worse yet, I sus­pect most end up with a cul­ture they don’t want, because the cul­ture grew organ­i­cal­ly with­out guid­ance. what is their cul­ture To this day, the from 2009 is still the best thing you can read about cul­ture. Net­flix cul­ture deck Real com­pa­ny val­ues are the behav­iours and skills that we par­tic­u­lar­ly val­ue in fel­low employ­ees. — Reed Hast­ings the 9 behaviours and skills Netflix looks for in its people From the begin­ning, the founders of were clear about the cul­ture they want­ed to build. Space Ape Games : you have a pas­sion for games, and you want to build games that are fun and engag­ing. Pas­sion­ate : you are not afraid to stray off the beat­en path and try some­thing new. You accept the risks that come with cre­ativ­i­ty. You won’t let fail­ures stop you from suc­ceed­ing. Cre­ative : you make smart bets. You bal­ance the risks of cre­ativ­i­ty with method­i­cal analy­sis of the poten­tial reward to make smart bets. Judge­ment : you are depend­able and trust­wor­thy. We believe in small, autonomous teams. For this to work we need to be able to depend on every indi­vid­ual in the team. Depend­able : when required, you can put aside per­son­al projects and focus on deliv­er­ing the best game pos­si­ble. Focus : you are a mas­ter of your craft. You want to become the best ver­sion of your­self and are always look­ing for ways to improve. Mas­tery : you work well with oth­ers. You are will­ing to make sac­ri­fices and com­pro­mis­es for the greater good of the com­pa­ny. Game mak­ing is an inher­ent­ly cre­ative and col­lab­o­ra­tive process. We need peo­ple that can thrive in a col­lab­o­ra­tive envi­ron­ment. Col­lab­o­ra­tive : you wel­come oth­ers for who they are. You treat oth­ers equal­ly and fair­ly, the same way that you expect to be treat­ed. Inclu­sive The founders reit­er­ate this vision at every quar­ter­ly com­pa­ny meet­ing. New employ­ees are imbued with the same vision. Exist­ing employ­ees are remind­ed of their duty to main­tain this proud prod­uct. “Peo­ple are our most impor­tant prod­uct.” — John Earn­er (CEO, Space Ape Games) Culture lives and dies by the people you hire and fire This shared under­stand­ing of cul­ture fil­ters through to every hir­ing deci­sion. Both founders, (CEO) and (COO), are involved with every hir­ing deci­sion. John Earn­er Simon Hade “ ” is often used to enforce exist­ing bias­es, when said cul­ture is nev­er defined up front. That was nev­er been the case in any of the hir­ing com­mit­tees I have sat in. When­ev­er “cul­ture fit” is raised as a con­cerned, you must give clear exam­ples from your inter­ac­tion with the inter­vie­wee. cul­ture fit At the same time, we wouldn’t hire some­one who might be detri­men­tal to our cul­ture. Not even when we are des­per­ate for anoth­er pair of hands on deck! The cost of a bad hire on our cul­ture is too great. The founders also act as the van­guards for our cul­ture. Watch­ing from afar, but nev­er afraid to step in when they see dan­ger signs. If a long time employ­ee starts to show signs of self-enti­tle­ment, then expect a gen­tle reminder about our com­mit­ment on inclu­sion. men­tions this reg­u­lar­ly, and I think it’s a mes­sage worth shar­ing. John “We have a great cul­ture, but we can’t afford to take it for grant­ed. It’s the duty of every­one here to keep that cul­ture.” — John Earn­er (CEO, Space Ape Games) People are our most important product This is true for most com­pa­nies. Which is why it should be a no-brain­er to invest in the peo­ple and help them grow. Offer train­ing bud­gets to every­one, and pro­vide man­agers with man­age­ment coach­es. At , every man­ag­er includ­ing the founders see man­age­ment coach­es reg­u­lar­ly. Space Ape Games Founders need to communicate the vision of the company openly, clearly, and frequently Avoid impres­sive sound­ing but vague mis­sion state­ments. Vague goals that does not define clear, action­able tar­gets are hard to fol­low and apply. Col­lab­o­ra­tion suf­fers when peo­ple do not have a of the com­pa­ny vision. shared under­stand­ing reit­er­ates the com­pa­ny mis­sion at every quar­ter­ly com­pa­ny meet­ing. The has been impor­tant in rein­forc­ing the of the goal. I recent­ly also saw , the CEO of say the same thing on Twit­ter. John rep­e­ti­tion shared under­stand­ing Ryan Cald­beck Cir­cle­Up ’s mis­sion state­ment is . Sim­ple, unglam­orous, but easy to under­stand. Our part­ner­ship with also showed us what a top gross­ing game looks like from a reten­tion and mon­e­ti­za­tion point of view. Space Ape “to build a top gross­ing mobile game by own­ing a genre” Super­cell Be honest about conflict of interest Man­agers usu­al­ly have the best inten­tions when they set out per­son­al objec­tives for their charge. Every­one gets a set of objec­tives that align with the company’s goal. Where is the con­flict of inter­est? What you might think when assigning everyone’s personal objectives. Things nev­er work out as you expect though. What always hap­pens is that some projects will go more smooth­ly than oth­ers. At the same time, some projects deliv­ers more val­ue to the com­pa­ny than oth­ers. Nod if this sce­nario sounds famil­iar. You’re work­ing on project X, and your end of year pay rise, bonus and pro­mo­tion hopes are all rid­ing on the suc­cess of project X. A col­league is work­ing on project Y, he needs you to work on some­thing to unblock his project. Project Y is more valu­able to the com­pa­ny, but help­ing this col­league means los­ing progress on project X. What do you do? Do you do the right thing by the com­pa­ny and help this col­league? In the process you might lose the pay rise, bonus and pro­mo­tion that you have worked so hard for? Or do you put his request on the back­log and focus on project X? Hel­lo, . con­flict of inter­est What actually happens when people are asked to make sacrifices for the good of the company. If you think this only hap­pens in poor­ly run com­pa­nies, then you’re wrong. Even Google is not immune to this con­flict of inter­est, as is evi­dent in Michael Lynch’s on why he quit Google. arti­cle Team­work requires sac­ri­fice. will­ing In foot­ball, a “team play­er” car­ries the con­no­ta­tion of being will­ing to sac­ri­fice one­self for the team. Be it risk­ing injury in a 50–50 chal­lenge, or pass­ing to a team­mate who’s more like­ly to score. How do you trans­late this to the work place? How do you encour­age peo­ple to make will­ing sac­ri­fices for the good of the com­pa­ny? You have to start by being hon­est about this con­flict of inter­est. Your employ­ees are not saints, they are flesh and blood with real world prob­lems. What if they need the pay rise to start a fam­i­ly? And what’s wrong with want­i­ng career pro­gres­sion? Employ­ees have every right to act in their best inter­est. It is your job as employ­er to . cre­ate an envi­ron­ment where employ­ees are not penalised for mak­ing self-sac­ri­fice does this in sev­er­al ways. Space Ape Games The biggest one is to . sep­a­rate per­son­al objec­tives & 360 reviews from per­for­mance & salary reviews Per­son­al objec­tives are for your per­son­al devel­op­ment only. Your man­ag­er can help you decide what areas to improve on, but the final deci­sion is yours. You’re encour­aged, but , to set per­son­al objec­tives. not required 360 reviews are also for you and you alone. You choose who you want feed­backs from, and how to pro­ceed with the feed­backs you receive. The feed­backs are anonymised, and only the man­ag­er of the review­er can see the feed­backs. This is main­ly to mit­i­gate any unnec­es­sary ten­sion from ill-con­sid­ered feed­backs. Your man­ag­er and the founders are also there to help you process the feed­backs if you need them. Per­for­mance and salary reviews are based on what you , not some arbi­trary tar­gets that were set months ago. actu­al­ly con­tributed to This unusu­al way of work­ing start­ed with a frank dis­cus­sion about this con­flict of inter­est. It has been iter­at­ed upon over time and will con­tin­ue to evolve. It’s been such a fresh breath of air for me to work for a com­pa­ny that not only rec­og­nizes the prob­lem but active­ly seeks to tack­le it. Marry creativity with ownership To cul­ti­vate cre­ativ­i­ty from the whole com­pa­ny, we use one or two days every month for . Which is a time for game jams and hackathons. Ape Space The game jams gen­er­ate ideas to feed the top end of our cre­ative fun­nel. Every­one can come up with ideas for new games. You have the and to pol­ish your idea and pitch it to the rest of the com­pa­ny. own­er­ship respon­si­bil­i­ty Our creativity funnel for new game ideas. Teams form organ­i­cal­ly around ideas that we’re excit­ed about and believe can be top gross­ing. . This is NOT a top-down deci­sion The founders are there to offer guid­ance and help with per­son­nel move­ment. Whilst your idea might be great, the founders can guide you on shap­ing the idea to fit our mis­sion. Is it eco­nom­i­cal­ly fea­si­ble to build? What is the mar­ket com­pe­ti­tion like? Is the genre sat­u­rat­ed with high qual­i­ty offer­ings already? Does this genre have top gross­ing poten­tial? Do we have the tech­ni­cal exper­tise to build it? If not, how dif­fi­cult is it to hire those exper­tise? Cre­ativ­i­ty needs to be guid­ed, and hypoth­e­sis needs to be test­ed. The teams that form around an idea would focus on pro­to­typ­ing and iter­at­ing on the idea. The idea becomes a playable game, and the rest of the com­pa­ny would play and pro­vide feed­back. The team owns the idea, and is trust­ed with mak­ing the deci­sions to keep going or kill it if they no longer believe in it. Again, , the deci­sion is with the team and the team . this is NOT a top-down deci­sion ONLY Which brings us to the next point. Recognize that creativity requires mistakes . Cre­ativ­i­ty needs fail­ures to suc­ceed Being cre­ative and exper­i­ment­ing with new ideas means tak­ing on risks. If you don’t risk you will not win big, at least not with­out the mar­ket­ing bud­get and brand that goes with estab­lished brands. To let teams take on risk, and to trust them to make the right deci­sion on the company’s behave to kill a pro­to­type is hard. For this to hap­pen, you need . an envi­ron­ment where employ­ees are not penalised for mak­ing self-sac­ri­fice At , we do this by cre­at­ing a . Space Ape Games safe­ty net for jobs Your job is not tied to the pro­to­type. If a team decides to kill its idea then the team mem­bers would move into oth­er game teams, or they’ll stay togeth­er and pro­to­type anoth­er game idea. To prove this approach works beyond our scale, con­sid­er and . The team behind was work­ing on anoth­er idea before it. The idea test­ed well in beta, it had good reten­tion and mon­e­ti­za­tion stats. But it was not great, cer­tain­ly not on par with . Super­cell Clash Royale Clash Royale Clash of Clans The team made the deci­sion to kill the idea because they believed they can do bet­ter. So they took the learn­ings from the previous game, iter­at­ed on the ideas fur­ther and they cre­at­ed . Clash Royale We rec­og­nize that peo­ple and their tal­ents are our great­est assets. We choose to over . After all, we have more ideas we want to pro­to­type than we have peo­ple to build them! hire and keep great peo­ple hire and keep roles The safe­ty net also applies to live games that goes into mode. liveops Conclusions So there you have it. 7 things that I learnt from my time at , one of the best run com­pa­nies that I have encoun­tered. It has a clear idea for who they want to be, and orga­nizes itself to become that com­pa­ny. Space Ape Games As much as I love the ethos on small autonomous teams and a flat orga­ni­za­tion­al struc­ture. At this stage of my career I am accus­tomed to hav­ing a wide range of respon­si­bil­i­ties and I crave it. The oppor­tu­ni­ty to join Space Ape Games and expe­ri­ence this great cul­ture was too great. But as time went by I felt that itch for more respon­si­bil­i­ty creep­ing back. When my old friend pitched me the idea of join­ing and all the things they’re doing, it was hard to say no. Bruno Tavares DAZN So with a heavy heart, this is my farewell let­ter to and the great peo­ple with­in. You guys are tru­ly spe­cial! Space Ape Games If you want to work with Scala and build fun games whilst tack­ling chal­leng­ing tech­ni­cal prob­lems, then is hir­ing. Check out their page to see the job specs. Space Ape Games careers

7 things I learnt from one of the best startups you’ll find

The only justification ever needed for mathematics Mathematics or the arts? That question is a mainstay of education debate. It surfaces every few years, with maths invariably winning out. Maths sits comfortably atop curricula agenda all around the world, rivalled only by English language . learning The focus of in the UK, the US and the reveals the status quo of education policy: Maths is king of the school curriculum. the English Baccalaureate Common Core State Standards PISA international comparisons The calculus of curriculum planning leaves many subjects — the arts in particular — out to dry. In the most extreme cases, even playtime and physical education give way to the pressures of ‘raising maths standards’. Logic suggests that as a mathematician and educator, I should welcome the dedicated focus garnered by my favoured subject, and that I should staunchly defend against accusations of bias. In fact, I despair, because the mathematics of school is a butchery of the mathematics I fell in love with. mathematics There is a sad irony to education policy. In an attempt to harness our human potential for reasoning and problem-solving — those skills vital to the future of our economy — policymakers neglect the most important of all mathematical truths: Mathematics is art. I am not alluding to Geometry. Sure, my heart stirs at the sight of fractals. I have even partaken in that celebrates the coming together of maths and design. But mathematics transcends these visual forms. a walking tour of Oxford The Penrose tiles outside the Mathematical Institute of Oxford — a literal case of ‘maths is art’ No, I speak of the emotion that mathematics evokes. Have you ever felt a tingle while wrapped in the dreamy embrace of a maths problem? I have; the satisfaction of turning an unknown into a known is immense. It is also deeply innate. But don’t take my fuzzy word for it — virtually every mathematician that has reflected on the nature of their subject has spoken of its artistic appeal. In , Michael Atiyah advises: his note to students of mathematics “The art in good mathematics, and mathematics is an art, is to identify and tackle problems that are both interesting and solvable.” The term “interesting” is not free of subjectivity. A trained mathematician can certainly draw on their deep knowledge and experience to filter through problems, but determining whether a problem is worth your time also requires a personal judgement. If this is ‘good mathematics’, then the ‘bad mathematics’ of schooling disempowers students from posing their own questions, or to consider what makes a problem interesting or solvable. In his famous , G H Hardy professed plainly that Apology “I am interested in mathematics only as a creative art.” This is an astonishing statement when you consider that Hardy was a pure mathematician. Hardy was fiercely attached to the formalities of rigour and proof. His manuscripts, replete with symbolic abstractions, do not immediately strike one as creative or artistic. Yet for Hardy, a mathematical argument, while bound to logic, had to be crafted with artistry. This hardened thinker was not without feeling: “Like creative art, maths promotes and sustains a lofty habit of mind, increases happiness of mathematicians and other people.” Hardy found delight in mathematical reasoning. His towering intellect was matched by a simple understanding of a mathematician’s primary purpose: “A mathematician, like a painter or a poet, is a maker of patterns.” Hardy even laid down a criterion for what constitutes ‘serious’ mathematics: “Beauty is the first test. There is no permanent place in the world for ugly mathematics.” Most of school mathematics, with its rigid focus on tedious procedure, would fail Hardy’s test. Bertrand Russell, a contemporary of Hardy’s, defines mathematics in terms of its beauty: “Mathematics, rightly viewed, possesses not only truth, but supreme beauty — a beauty cold and austere…sublimely pure, and capable of a stern perfection such as only the greatest art can show.” Where Hardy apologizes, mathematician turned teacher Paul Lockhart . His two-part essay begins with a scathing attack on school mathematics: laments “No society would ever reduce such a beautiful and meaningful art form to something so mindless and trivial; no culture could be so cruel to its children as to deprive them of such a natural, satisfying means of human expression.” Lockhart too cannot escape the characterization of mathematics as art itself: “Mathematics is the purest of the arts, as well as the most misunderstood…The mathematician’s art [is] asking simple and elegant questions about our imaginary creations, and crafting satisfying and beautiful explanations.” We can quibble over the precise definition of art. But whatever it is that makes music, poetry and painting art forms must also apply to mathematics. Art lies in process, not outcome. We experience art with emotion and intellect. We have mental and physical — even spiritual — reactions to it. Mathematics, in its true form, elicts the very same. While mathematical truths are absolute, the manner in which we discover and engage with those truths is anything but. Euclid’s proof of the infinitude of primes — cited by Hardy (and many others) as his favourite piece of mathematics. The beauty lies in the simplicity and power of the argument. These conclusions pose new challenges for educators. They suggest that the purpose of maths education is not rooted solely in skills and understanding, but also in beauty. For teachers to convey the beauty of mathematics to their students, they must first experience it for themselves, shaking off their own impressions of mathematics as a collection of rigid mechanical truths. At the policy level, the rationale for mathematics needs a rethink. Mathematics is prized for its utility, yet the content and form of school mathematics, crammed thick with rote procedures, defeats this purpose. Curriculum and assessment must evolve to take account of the holistic nature of mathematics. The best way to cultivate a generation of critical thinkers is to get students addicted to solving problems. Mathematics is only able to achieve this once it is beautified - when it is embraced as an art. The desired economic outcomes will follow. Just as the arts deserve more attention in the school curriculum, mathematics demands more attention to its artistic form. The justification for mathematics is no different to the arts. And that is because mathematics art — nothing more, nothing less. is I am a research mathematician turned educator working at the nexus of mathematics, education and innovation. Come say hello on Twitter or LinkedIn . If you liked this article you might want to check out my following pieces: My Nephew Brought Home This Menacing Maths ProblemWhat happened next is a sad indictment of school maths.medium.com _My first authentic mathematical experience_hackernoon.com The time I ‘nearly’ solved the Twin Prime Conjecture _Earlier this week I read through my PhD dissertation. My research was in an area of Pure Mathematics called Functional…_medium.com I no longer understand my PhD dissertation (and what this means for Mathematics Education)

Mathematics is art (all the mathematicians say so)

Jira and ServiceNow are two widely used platforms for project management and IT service management, respectively. In this blog post, I will explore how to implement a using , a versatile synchronization solution that can help orchestrate your organization's workflows and enhance cross-company collaboration. Jira ServiceNow integration Exalate Before we dive into the integration process, let's briefly discuss what Jira and ServiceNow are and why they are essential for businesses. Understanding Jira And ServiceNow Jira, developed by Atlassian, is a project management and issue-tracking tool used by software development teams worldwide. It allows teams to plan, track, and manage their work in a highly customizable and agile manner. It offers various features like issue tracking, agile boards, custom workflows, and robust reporting capabilities. ServiceNow is a leading cloud-based IT service management (ITSM) platform that helps organizations manage their IT operations, service requests, and incidents efficiently. It offers a wide range of capabilities, including incident management, problem management, change management, and asset management. ServiceNow helps organizations automate IT service delivery and improve overall operational efficiency. Why Integrate Jira And ServiceNow? Jira excels in managing software development projects, while ServiceNow is perfect for IT service management. However, the lack of integration between these two tools can lead to siloed information, duplicated efforts, and a breakdown in communication. Here are some common scenarios where ServiceNow to Jira integration can bring significant benefits: Efficient Incident Management When an incident is reported in ServiceNow, it often requires the attention of the development team using Jira. Integrating the two systems allows for an automated incident escalation and resolution process. Change Management Integrating Jira with ServiceNow can help automate the change management process. When changes are approved in ServiceNow, they can automatically trigger actionable tasks or issues in Jira. Real-time Collaboration Jira and ServiceNow integration enables real-time collaboration between development and IT operations teams, leading to faster issue resolution and improved service delivery. Enhanced Reporting A unified view of data from both systems can lead to better reporting and analytics, providing insights into areas that need improvement. Now that we understand the importance of Jira and ServiceNow integration, let’s look at how organizations approach this integration. Exploring Approaches to Connect Jira and ServiceNow For the scenarios we discussed above, you can always so it aligns with your requirements, but that might not always be the best solution. build an integration in-house Another option is to use built-in ServiceNow and Jira integration capabilities like IntegrationHub’s Jira spoke. is a tool provided by ServiceNow that enables you to automate and orchestrate workflows between various applications and systems. The Jira spoke in IntegrationHub allows you to connect and interact with Jira. IntegrationHub While IntegrationHub and its Jira spoke offer many advantages, it's essential to be aware of : potential disadvantages and limitations It has a higher complexity and learning curve, especially for users not familiar with Jira and ServiceNow. Learning to configure and set up the integration properly may require training and expertise. It can be costly, especially for smaller organizations. It provides essential integration capabilities, but you may encounter limitations or require substantial development effort when synchronizing complex workflows or custom fields. It might trap you in a vendor lock-in situation, tying you to a specific technology stack. This can be a disadvantage if you ever want to migrate to a different tool or platform in the future, as it may require significant effort and cost. Despite these potential disadvantages, IntegrationHub's Jira spoke remains a popular tool for ServiceNow Jira bi-directional integration. What if we present a better, more economical, and robust approach to implementing a Jira to ServiceNow integration? An approach that takes into consideration your organizational needs and limitations and plans your integration strategy accordingly to maximize the benefits while mitigating potential drawbacks. Introducing Exalate: A Versatile Jira ServiceNow Integration Solution is a flexible integration solution designed to connect ITSM systems and enable collaborations between teams within and across company borders. It supports the same platform or cross-platform integrations between Jira, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Zendesk, GitHub, Azure DevOps, and more. Exalate The tool offers unique advantages: It supports a decentralized integration approach. You can configure your integration and sync requirements at your end independently without worrying about how it’ll affect the destination. It’s based on a distributed architecture. So, systems are inherently loosely coupled. This avoids a single point of failure and increases the scalability and maintainability of your integration. It provides a single-tenant architecture. The required isolation of process, file, and application systems ensures enhanced security. It has an advanced Groovy-based scripting engine that allows you to implement even the most complex integration use cases. It brings the power of low-code scripts to implement the trickiest intra-company or cross-company scenarios. It gives you granular control over your sync triggers. Exalate is an excellent choice if you want to leverage the full potential of your Jira integration with ServiceNow while maintaining it within your budget. How to Implement a ServiceNow Jira Integration in 6 Steps Since Exalate supports decentralized integration, you need to install it as a dedicated app both on Jira and ServiceNow. You can start from either side, so I will start with my Jira instance. Step 1: Install Exalate on Jira Exalate for Jira is available to install on , , and on . Jira cloud on-premise docker We’ll discuss how to install it on Jira cloud in this section. To install Exalate for Jira, visit the or navigate to the Jira admin app manager. We’ll discuss the latter approach. Atlassian marketplace In the top navigation menu, click “Apps” > “Find new apps”. Type Exalate in the search field and click “Exalate Jira Issue Sync & more”. Click the “Try it Free” button and then “Start free trial”. You’re all set! Wait for a few minutes while the app installs in the background. Once done, head over to install Exalate on ServiceNow. Step 2: Install Exalate on ServiceNow You need to install Exalate on ServiceNow by visiting the page. Choose “ServiceNow” from the list. integrations Fill in this form with some basic information and click “Submit”. In a while, you’ll receive your Exalate for ServiceNow node URL in your inbox based on the email address you provided while filling out the form. Check the detailed procedure . here You can also choose to install Exalate for ServiceNow as a . You can find the procedure for the same here. Find out how to install it on Docker here. bridge app via an update set *: You can also get the on the Atlassian Marketplace. Note ServiceNow connector for Jira Step 3: Connect Jira and ServiceNow After installing it on both instances, you need to connect Jira and ServiceNow so they can start exchanging information. To set up a connection, one side initiates it, and the other side accepts the invitation. You can start the connection from either end, it doesn’t matter because the Exalate UI remains the same. So let’s start from the ServiceNow side. Go to the “Connections” tab in the Exalate admin console and click “Initiate connection”. You’ll be able to see all your existing connections in this tab. Enter the URL of the destination instance, Jira in our case. After a quick check, you’ll be prompted to choose the mode of connection (aka configuration mode). Exalate offers two types of for ServiceNow Jira integration: the Basic mode and the Script mode. configuration modes The Basic Mode The Basic mode consists of predefined sync rules allowing you to sync incidents and issues. You can only sync a few fields with this mode, like issue types, summaries, descriptions, comments, and attachments. You cannot change the sync rules but can set up automatic configuration triggers. This mode works well for simple use cases like syncing an incident when its urgency is high. If you select the Basic mode in the product screen, you need to verify admin access to the destination instance, Jira. Then, select the project in which you want the synced incidents to reside. After that, you can either enter the ServiceNow incident number or the Jira issue key and see the status of your sync immediately. The Script mode Exalate’s unparalleled flexibility comes in the form of Script mode. This mode has low-code present at both the Jira and ServiceNow instances. Groovy scripts You can sync practically every ServiceNow and Jira entity with this mode. Select the “Script” mode on the product screen, and enter the connection details. Copy the generated invitation code. To do so, click the “Copy invitation code” button and head over to your Jira instance. Now, this time, click the ‘Accept invitation’ button. Paste the code you’ve just copied and click “Next”. Then, select the Jira project just like you did in the Basic mode. A successful connection will look like this. The next step is to “Configure Sync”. Step 4: Define Synchronization Rules Sync rules define what information flows between Jira and ServiceNow and its mapping. The “Configure Sync” button takes you to a screen with four tabs: Rules, Triggers, Statistics, and Info. We’ll discuss the “Rules” tab in this section and “Triggers” in the next section. The “Rules” tab consists of “Incoming sync” and “Outgoing sync”. Outgoing sync in Jira decides what information must go from Jira to ServiceNow’s incoming sync and the kind of mapping that must exist. Outgoing sync in ServiceNow decides what information must go from ServiceNow to Jira’s incoming sync and the kind of mapping that must exist. Configuring sync rules is as simple as commenting or deleting a few lines or uncommenting a script template to sync new information. You can also choose to toggle between the light and the dark mode, expand/ collapse the sync scripts, copy the scripts, code in a full screen, and much more. There are ample to guide you through your scripting journey with Exalate. The script console is integrated with the Monaco editor for a better coding experience. script helpers After setting up the sync “Rules” it’s time to start exchanging the information automatically. Before doing that, you can quickly do a manual sync to check if the connection is working properly or not. Step 5: Set up Automatic Sync Triggers Triggers enable you to automatically exchange information between Jira and ServiceNow based on specific conditions. You can set the conditions based on the platform's native query language, for instance, JQL for Jira and ServiceNow advanced search syntax for ServiceNow. Click the “Triggers” tab in the configuration screen and hit “Add Trigger”. The “Add Trigger” screen allows you to set triggers for issues and other ServiceNow entities. Write the trigger query independently at both ends, depending on your requirements, and activate the trigger. You can always edit the trigger later if required. The “Triggers” screen will now display all the triggers that exist. Don’t forget to “Publish” the changes you have made to the connection in steps 4 and 5. Step 6: Sync, Customize, Fine-Tune, and Repeat It doesn’t end here. Your sync will work fine after following steps 1 to 5. But, as requirements change, you must customize your connection and fine-tune your triggers. Test and validate the connection along the way so issues don’t creep into production. Repeat if required. Since advanced integrations are our bread and butter, I thought of sharing a few Jira ServiceNow integration use cases with you. Advanced Jira ServiceNow Use Cases With Exalate Here are a few interesting use cases we implemented: Sync from a ServiceNow incident to a Jira issue. SLA information Sync in ServiceNow. Jira issue fields as work notes Sync . ServiceNow Customer Case to a Jira Epic Sync between Jira and ServiceNow. time-related information If you have ServiceNow Jira integration use cases you’d like to discuss with us, go ahead and with one of our integration engineers. We’re happy to help! book a free session Conclusion Effective ServiceNow integration with Jira is not just a technological solution; it's a strategic move that can transform how your teams work together and deliver value to your customers. Embrace the power of Exalate to achieve a tailor-made ServiceNow Jira bidirectional integration and cater it to your business needs. This article was written by Teja Bhutada, a senior IT copywriter at . Exalate

How To Use Jira ServiceNow Integration To Manage Your Workflows Effortlessly

Integración de Jira ServiceNow: administre sus flujos de trabajo sin esfuerzo

Intégration de Jira ServiceNow : gérez vos flux de travail sans effort

जिरा सर्विसनाउ इंटीग्रेशन: अपने वर्कफ़्लो को सहजता से प्रबंधित करें

Jira ServiceNow 統合: ワークフローを簡単に管理

Integração Jira ServiceNow: gerencie seus fluxos de trabalho sem esforço

Tích hợp Jira ServiceNow: Quản lý quy trình công việc của bạn một cách dễ dàng

Jira ServiceNow 集成：轻松管理您的工作流程

Authors: (1) Renato P. dos Santos, CIAGE – Centre for Generative Artificial Intelligence in Cognition and Education. Table of Links Abstract and Introduction Materials And Methods Results and Analyses Prompts and generated texts Conceptualizing chemical reactions Deepening on understanding of chemical reactions Question about combustion Question about a graph of gases turning into water over time Question about the difference between atoms, molecules, and moles Deepening on the concept of mole Question about changing of state Question about an animated representation of water molecules undergoing phase changes Question about plasma, a state of matter Question about chemical bondings Question about illustration of chemical bonds Question about the essence of the type of chemical bonding Further analysis Conclusions Limitations of the study and possible future studies Author Contributions, Conflicts of interest, Acknowledgements, and References Further analysis This study's findings diverge from those of Gregorcic and Pendrill (2023), who contended that despite rectifying errors and contradictions via Socratic dialogue, ChatGPT did not meet the necessary criteria to function as a physics tutor. This disparity could stem from using an older, less advanced iteration of ChatGPT, specifically the GPT-3 model introduced by OpenAI in 2020 (Brown et al., 2020). Our research indicates that the current versions of ChatGPT, Bing Chat, Bard, and Claude can act as effective objects-to-think-with, as per Papert's concept (1980, p. 11), cultivating an engaging, interactive, and inclusive learning environment. These AI tools can support creativity, collaboration, exploration, critical thinking, and problem-solving, potentially deepening understanding of the subject matter. This relates to the comparison between ChatGPT, Bard, and Bing Chat in the study of Liu et al. (2023). The overall success of this educational journey, with GenAIbots serving as agents to think with, highlights a few effective teaching strategies that can facilitate a profound comprehension of the involved concepts. A significant part of the process involved positive reinforcement, as GenAIbots acknowledged students' observations as enjoyable, validating their experiences and stimulating their curiosity. Furthermore, following Gregorcic and Pendrill (2023), we adopted what could be seen as a Socratic-like dialogue strategy, prompting students to think critically and actively engage in their learning rather than merely providing them with answers. GenAIbots also capitalised on the student’s existing knowledge by inquiring about their understanding of topics like weight and gravity, thereby establishing a meaningful bridge between new and previously learned information. Building upon Bitzenbauer's preliminary study (2023) that highlighted the potential of expansive language model-based chatbots, including ChatGPT, to enrich learning experiences, and Adiguzel et al.'s (2023) assertion of ChatGPT's transformative potential in education via personalised instruction and real-time feedback, our research emphasises the benefits of AI integration in learning environments. AI-driven chatbots like ChatGPT, Bing Chat, Bard, Claude, and other generative models might serve as advanced agents for addressing challenging learning scenarios, expanding students' knowledge incrementally, and providing relevant explanations, examples, and analogies to support their learning. This study highlights the potential of AI-driven tools in promoting active learning, personalised instruction, and conceptual understanding in Chemistry. It underscores the value of AI in enhancing educational experiences, concluding that GenAIbots can serve as innovative platforms for exploring challenging educational scenarios. Nevertheless, our analysis reveals that ChatGPT and Claude consistently provided more comprehensive, detailed, and accurate answers than Bing Chat, which tended to give shorter and less informative responses. ChatGPT-4 was able to adapt responses to students' questions, address misconceptions, and offer customised explanations. ChatGPT was also more adept at addressing the nuances and subtleties of the questions, recognising the context, and engaging with the user's unique perspective or interpretation. On the other hand, Bing Chat often failed to address these nuances and provided less contextual information. Overall, ChatGPT and Claude demonstrated a superior understanding of the subject matter and a more remarkable ability to convey complex scientific concepts in an accessible manner. The study also highlighted the need for comprehensive educator training before integrating these tools into classrooms. Adequate training empowers teachers to guide students effectively in articulating their thoughts and constructing solid arguments. This preparation would allow educators to assess GenAIbots' performance when faced with compelling counterexamples, fostering productive discussions among colleagues. Finally, it is essential to mention that the results of this experience revealed significant variance in the performances of ChatGPT, Bing Chat, Bard, and Claude. This result agrees with Franciscu (2023), in which ChatGPT, a cutting-edge natural language generation model, excels at producing human-like responses suitable for chatbots. Based on the detailed analysis above, despite some fundamental similarities, ChatGPT notably outperformed BingChat, with Bard and Claude closely shadowing ChatGPT's performance and displaying comparable proficiency levels between them, as described below and summarised in Table 2. 1. stands out for its consistent through positive reinforcement and feedback mechanisms. It employs effective , often breaking down explanations systematically, and frequently engages users with by soliciting feedback. With a flair for the , translates abstract concepts into relatable scenarios. Its is tailored and comprehensive, and it occasionally ventures into to provide broader contexts. ChatGPT Personalization & Personable Touch Instructional Strategies Engagement & Interactivity Use of Analogy & Comparative Illustrations ChatGPT Detail Depth & Content Recommendation Meta-discussion & Perspective Framing 2. strengths lie predominantly in and , making learning feel like an interactive dialogue. Offering straightforward explanations, it leans heavily on the especially when building upon user insights. While its provide clarity, the depth can vary, catering to concise and elaborate queries. penchant for emphasises the broader significance of concepts, enhancing the overall learning experience. Claude's Personalization & Personable Touch Engagement & Interactivity Use of Analogy & Comparative Illustrations, Instructional Strategies Claude's Meta-discussion & Perspective Framing 3. responses resemble a classic approach, akin to a conventional classroom style. Focusing on factual and structured presentations, it often employs the to elucidate concepts. is evident, especially when recognising user inputs and providing deeper insights, fostering Engagement & Interactivity. Bard occasionally integrates to highlight broader applications. Bard's Instructional Strategies Use of Analogy & Comparative Illustrations Personalization & Personable Touch Meta-discussion & Perspective Framing 4. emphasises by often directing users to external resources. Adopting a more correctional R approach, it points out inaccuracies in user inputs, which can sometimes overshadow its While provides structured , its reliance on external links might diminish direct Engagement & Interactivity. Its is present, albeit less pronounced. BingChat Detail Depth & Content Recommendation einforcement & Feedback Personalization & Personable Touch. BingChat Instructional Strategies Use of Analogy & Comparative Illustrations This ranking is based on the analysis presented earlier. It provides a comparative grade for each AI across different categories, but the specific grading might be subjective and could vary with different questions, contexts or even across sessions. The preference might also be subjective depending on individual learning styles and needs. Using GenAIbots as educational tools, teachers might create more engaging and personalised learning experiences. This approach could potentially support a deeper understanding of complex concepts in Chemistry and perhaps other subjects. This paper is under CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED license. available on arxiv

Analyzing the Role of AI Chatbots in Active and Personalized Education

সক্রিয় এবং ব্যক্তিগতকৃত শিক্ষায় এআই চ্যাটবটগুলির ভূমিকা বিশ্লেষণ করা

Analyse der Rolle von KI-Chatbots in aktiver und personalisierter Bildung

Análisis del papel de los chatbots de IA en la educación activa y personalizada

Analyser le rôle des chatbots IA dans l'éducation active et personnalisée

सक्रिय और व्यक्तिगत शिक्षा में एआई चैटबॉट्स की भूमिका का विश्लेषण

アクティブでパーソナライズされた教育における AI チャットボットの役割の分析

능동적이고 개인화된 교육에서 AI 챗봇의 역할 분석

Analisando o papel dos chatbots de IA na educação ativa e personalizada

Анализ роли чат-ботов с искусственным интеллектом в активном и персонализированном образовании

Aktif ve Kişiselleştirilmiş Eğitimde Yapay Zeka Chatbotlarının Rolünün Analizi

Phân tích vai trò của Chatbot AI trong giáo dục tích cực và cá nhân hóa

分析人工智能聊天机器人在主动和个性化教育中的作用

Portfolio Management: All The Ways AI Is Transforming Modern Asset Strategies

পোর্টফোলিও ম্যানেজমেন্ট: সমস্ত উপায় এআই আধুনিক সম্পদ কৌশলগুলিকে রূপান্তরিত করছে

Portfoliomanagement: Wie KI moderne Anlagestrategien verändert

Gestión de carteras: todas las formas en que la IA está transformando las estrategias de activos modernas

Gestion de portefeuille : toutes les façons dont l'IA transforme les stratégies d'actifs modernes

पोर्टफोलियो प्रबंधन: वे सभी तरीके जिनसे AI आधुनिक परिसंपत्ति रणनीतियों को बदल रहा है

ポートフォリオ管理: AI が現代の資産戦略をどのように変革しているか

포트폴리오 관리: AI가 현대 자산 전략을 변화시키는 모든 방법

Gerenciamento de portfólio: todas as maneiras pelas quais a IA está transformando as estratégias modernas de ativos

Управление портфелем: все способы, которыми ИИ трансформирует современные стратегии управления активами

Portföy Yönetimi: Yapay Zekanın Modern Varlık Stratejilerini Dönüştürdüğü Tüm Yollar

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投资组合管理：人工智能正在改变现代资产战略

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BTC ETH Furrever Token (FURR) Furrever Token (FURR) Bitcoin (BTC) Trading Over the $70,000 Mark as Halving Approaches At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $70,396.30. The dynamic cryptocurrency has seen significant fluctuations over the past year, with its highest point reaching $73,835.57 on March 14, 2024. This peak contrasts starkly with its lowest value in the same period, which was $24,780.17 on June 15, 2023. Over the past year, Bitcoin has shown a remarkable increase of 132.99%, demonstrating its volatile yet upward trend in the market. Since its inception in January 2009, Bitcoin has revolutionized the concept of money and financial transactions, evolving from humble beginnings to a dominant force in global financial markets with a current market capitalization of $1.38 trillion. This shift underscores Bitcoin's growing popularity as an alternative to traditional fiat currencies like the U.S. dollar, which are subject to inflation and can depreciate over time. Bitcoin's valuation is driven purely by market supply and demand, without the influence of tangible assets, earnings, revenue, or cash flow. New bitcoins are introduced into circulation through mining, where miners are rewarded with bitcoins for verifying and adding new transaction blocks to the blockchain. The total supply of Bitcoin is finite, capped at 21 million BTC, which fundamentally influences its price dynamics. The first recorded transaction that set a price for Bitcoin occurred in late 2009 when 5,050 BTC were exchanged for $5.02 via PayPal, valuing each bitcoin at approximately $0.00099. This event marked the beginning of its monetary value, starting at just about one-tenth of a cent. Bitcoin undergoes a process known as "halving," where the reward for mining new blocks is halved approximately every four years, thus reducing the rate at which new bitcoins are generated. This mechanism is designed to control inflation and diminish the supply over time, theoretically supporting the price of Bitcoin. The next halving is anticipated in April 2024, where the mining reward will decrease from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC. Although halvings reduce the supply of new bitcoins, their direct impact on Bitcoin’s price isn’t immediate or guaranteed. Historically, Bitcoin prices tend to hit a cyclical bottom about a year before a halving and rise steadily afterward for more than a year. This pattern suggests that while halvings are not a direct catalyst for price increases, they contribute to bullish trends over time due to decreased supply. As Bitcoin continues to navigate through these cycles of highs and lows, it remains a focal point for investors and analysts who speculate on its future amidst the evolving financial landscape. Ethereum (ETH) Whale Makes Estimated Profit of $68.5 Million In the ever-volatile cryptocurrency landscape, Ethereum (ETH) has once again been at the center of a tumultuous trading day. The leading altcoin experienced a sharp decline, dropping 3.1% to a low of $3,411, only to make a surprising rebound to a peak of $3,615. This rapid fluctuation occurred within a span of 24 hours, with the price eventually settling at $3,512. Despite these dramatic swings, the day closed with Ethereum's value relatively unchanged over the 24-hour period. Amidst this whirlwind of market activity, the actions of significant cryptocurrency investors, commonly known as crypto whales, have drawn considerable attention. According to a report by Spot On Chain, a notable transaction was observed where a whale, identified as "0x347," deposited an impressive 9,000 ETH into Binance. This deposit, valued at $32 million, represents the largest single transfer of Ethereum by this investor to date. Following this transaction, "0x347" now holds a total of 29,738 ETH, estimated to be worth around $106 million, realizing an estimated profit of $68.5 million. Concurrently, data from Lookonchain highlighted another whale engaging in substantial acquisitions, purchasing 10,309 ETH for approximately $35.82 million during the market's low point. This investor also executed a significant buy prior to a notable increase in Bitcoin’s price on April 8. These significant whale activities underscore a divide in market sentiment concerning Ethereum's immediate future. While some market participants interpret the recent price recovery as an indication of a bullish trend continuation, others are cautious, suggesting the rebound could be a temporary technical correction. As Ethereum continues to be a central topic of discussion and analysis within the crypto community, the contrasting strategies of key market players provide a clear picture of the speculative nature inherent in the cryptocurrency markets. Furrever Token (FURR) Secures Over $770,000 at Presale Furrever Token (FURR) is swiftly establishing itself as a prominent player in the cryptocurrency market, captivating a broad audience with its significant growth potential and compelling investor advantages. Its remarkable traction in presale events has been a critical factor in its rising appeal, attracting hefty investments in each phase. Currently, in its sixth stage of presale, Furrever Token (FURR) has successfully amassed over $770,000, underscoring its increasing popularity and solid support within the cryptocurrency community. 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Crypto Profit Potential: BTC Halving, ETH Whale Activity, and Furrever Token $770K Presale

ক্রিপ্টো লাভের সম্ভাবনা: বিটিসি হালভিং, ইটিএইচ হোয়েল অ্যাক্টিভিটি এবং ফুরেভার টোকেন $770K প্রিসেল

Krypto-Gewinnpotenzial: BTC-Halbierung, ETH-Wal-Aktivität und Furrever-Token-Vorverkauf im Wert von 770.000 USD

Potencial de ganancias criptográficas: reducción a la mitad de BTC, actividad de ballenas de ETH y preventa de $770 mil del token Furrever

Potentiel de profit cryptographique : réduction de moitié du BTC, activité des baleines ETH et prévente de 770 000 $ du jeton Furrever

क्रिप्टो लाभ क्षमता: बीटीसी हाफिंग, ईटीएच व्हेल गतिविधि, और फुर्रेवर टोकन $ 770K प्रीसेल

暗号通貨の利益の可能性: BTC の半減期、ETH クジラの活動、Furrever トークンの 77 万ドルのプレセール

암호화폐 수익 잠재력: BTC 반감기, ETH 고래 활동 및 Furrever 토큰 $770K 사전 판매

Potencial de lucro criptográfico: redução pela metade do BTC, atividade de baleias ETH e pré-venda de token Furrever de US$ 770 mil

Потенциал прибыли от криптовалюты: сокращение вдвое BTC, активность ETH Whale и токен Furrever, предварительная продажа на сумму 770 тысяч долларов

Kripto Kâr Potansiyeli: BTC Yarılanması, ETH Balina Faaliyeti ve Furrever Token 770 Bin Dolarlık Ön Satış

Tiềm năng lợi nhuận từ tiền điện tử: Giảm một nửa BTC, Hoạt động của cá voi ETH và Mã thông báo Furrever $ 770K Bán trước

加密货币盈利潜力：BTC 减半、ETH 鲸鱼活动和 Furrever Token 77 万美元预售

In the rapidly evolving landscape of cryptocurrency and (DeFi), Kelp (KELP) emerges as a beacon of innovation and functionality. As a crypto blockchain expert, I've witnessed numerous projects aiming to redefine the way we interact with digital assets. Yet, stands out, promising to revolutionize both global payments and asset management through its cutting-edge and AI technologies. Let's delve into what KELP represents for the future of cryptocurrency and how it could potentially reshape the global financial ecosystem. decentralized finance KELP DeFi KELP: Bridging the Gap in Global Payments At its core, KELP aims to transform the global payment system by leveraging blockchain technology to offer fast, secure, and borderless transactions. This vision is not entirely new within the crypto space; however, KELP's approach distinguishes itself through its commitment to stability and efficiency. By integrating a decentralized exchange (DEX) within its ecosystem, KELP facilitates seamless conversion between various cryptocurrencies and fiat, ensuring users can easily manage and transfer their assets across borders without the traditional constraints of the banking system. What is Kelp? What sets KELP apart in the global payment arena is its innovative monetary policy, designed to mitigate the volatility often associated with cryptocurrencies. This stability is crucial for merchants and consumers who have been hesitant to adopt crypto due to unpredictable price fluctuations. By dynamically adjusting its supply to maintain price stability, KELP positions itself as a viable medium of exchange for everyday transactions, potentially increasing the adoption rate of cryptocurrencies in the mainstream economy. Revolutionizing Asset Management with K.A.T.E. Beyond its role in global payments, KELP introduces the Kelp Autonomous Trading Engine (K.A.T.E.), an AI-driven asset manager that redefines the DeFi landscape. K.A.T.E. is designed to empower both novice and experienced traders by automating trading strategies and portfolio management. This AI integration into DeFi is a game-changer, offering personalized investment strategies that adapt to market changes in real-time, thus maximizing returns and minimizing risks. K.A.T.E.'s potential to deliver an average Annual Percentage Return (APR) of 88% across a diverse asset pool is a testament to the power of combining AI with blockchain technology. This not only democratizes access to sophisticated asset management but also signifies a major step forward in the quest for financial inclusion, enabling individuals around the globe to participate in the wealth-generation opportunities previously reserved for the financial elite. The Implications for Cryptocurrency and the Financial Ecosystem The introduction of KELP as both a global payment system and an AI-driven DeFi asset manager could have far-reaching implications for the cryptocurrency sector and the broader financial ecosystem. By addressing the critical issues of volatility and accessibility, KELP has the potential to accelerate the mass adoption of cryptocurrencies, bridging the gap between the traditional financial world and the burgeoning DeFi space. Moreover, KELP's emphasis on AI and automation represents a significant evolution in asset management. As these technologies continue to mature, we could see a shift in how individuals and institutions approach investment, moving away from traditional, human-centric models towards more efficient, AI-driven strategies. This transition not only enhances the potential for individual wealth generation but also contributes to the overall stability and maturity of the cryptocurrency market. Conclusion KELP embodies the next wave of innovation in cryptocurrency, promising to redefine global payments and asset management through its integration of DeFi and AI technologies. As we stand on the brink of this financial revolution, KELP offers a glimpse into a future where digital assets are seamlessly integrated into our daily transactions, and investment strategies are democratized through intelligent automation. For the cryptocurrency sector and the global financial system at large, KELP represents not just an evolution but a leap forward towards a more inclusive, efficient, and stable financial future. Want to learn more? | | Website Twitter Telegram This story was distributed as a release by BTCWire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here: https://business.hackernoon.com/

KELP: Your Global Payment System and DeFi AI Asset Manager

KELP: আপনার গ্লোবাল পেমেন্ট সিস্টেম এবং DeFi AI অ্যাসেট ম্যানেজার

KELP: Ihr globales Zahlungssystem und DeFi AI Asset Manager

KELP: su sistema de pago global y administrador de activos de IA DeFi

KELP : votre système de paiement mondial et votre gestionnaire d'actifs DeFi AI

KELP: आपका वैश्विक भुगतान सिस्टम और DeFi AI एसेट मैनेजर

KELP: グローバル決済システムおよび DeFi AI アセット マネージャー

KELP: 글로벌 결제 시스템 및 DeFi AI 자산 관리자

KELP: Seu sistema de pagamento global e gerenciador de ativos DeFi AI

KELP: ваша глобальная платежная система и управляющий активами DeFi AI

KELP: Küresel Ödeme Sisteminiz ve DeFi Yapay Zeka Varlık Yöneticiniz

KELP: Hệ thống thanh toán toàn cầu của bạn và Trình quản lý tài sản DeFi AI

KELP：您的全球支付系统和 DeFi AI 资产管理器

Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization is viewed by many as a completely new paradigm in the global economic system - how we buy and sell items, preserve wealth, and accept payment for services rendered. Tokenization could be a $10 trillion industry by 2023. It means that any asset can be digitized and placed for sale on a blockchain, which helps to facilitate global access for a given asset. So there are no closed doors, and it provides many alternative financing options for owners. RWA Tokenization In Art Art is known to be a highly illiquid asset. Imagine a famous work of art worth millions of dollars. Instead of this piece of art being owned by a single high-net-worth (HNW) individual,  it could be owned by thousands of individuals and put to a more communal use. Each individual would have a much smaller upfront investment. Digital art (which is also a real-world asset) can also be tokenized. So graphics designers who make images can tokenize them and distribute them to audiences. The tokenization of images and videos also allows the original creators to retain ownership of their works of art, which is an added benefit in an industry where agencies can take a large share of the profits. Five NFTs of Andy Warhol were from an auction. The NFTs were minted from five preserved records of Warhol’s work in 1985, recovered from floppy disks. sold for a total of $3.4M RWA Tokenization In Real Estate Real estate offers huge potential for RWA tokenization. Long heralded as a bastion of wealth and a highly illiquid yet stable asset, real estate can now be tokenized and fractionalized. This means that a multi-million dollar mansion can be purchased by a group of interested investors, with each person owning perhaps 1% of the property. Alternatively, a large multi-family residential unit can be group-owned, offering rental income proportional to the tokenized shares in the property, with near-zero red tape and instant transfer. Real estate is known for stable income, and no longer do investors need to own the property outright can also be tokenized. This makes it much easier for the underlying investors to trade them. Real estate funds is a prominent example of live real estate tokenization, with a fully integrated marketplace for buyers, sellers, and agents. Home addresses can even be minted on the blockchain and the title is registered with the local authorities for a 100% compliant transaction. Propy , recently backed by Brock Pierce and named the RWA tokenization project of the year in 2023, is also making moves toward real estate tokenization mass adoption. EstateX RWA Tokenization In Metals Precious metals, the stalwart of the monetary system, can also be tokenized. 50 years ago the US dollar was de-pegged from gold, but there is a growing appetite to once again see precious metal-backed currencies. Some metals are very hard to invest in. Gold costs $2,100 for an ounce at present. Silver is more affordable, at $25. But it's still hard to transfer and store physical items. With asset tokenization, such metals can be fractionalized and represented as cryptocurrencies. This means they are easy to trade and the minimum investment is quite low. is one example of a real-world asset provider that is offering fractionalized silver, through the . This helps to democratize access, and the cost for a troy ounce is $26 ($1 above spot). Collectible textile products and shoes are also sold through the Mercate marketplace as fractionalized NFTs. The company has previously worked with Microsoft, Ticketmaster, and BHP Hilton. BlockApps Mercata marketplace Where Does RWA End? Ultimately, it’s conceivable that practically every asset will have a token equivalent. Tokenization has no real downsides and a plethora of advantages. The main issue right now is with regulation and compliance. Red tape is a huge challenge and legal authorities are known to move very slowly. However, innovation in RWA is at unprecedented levels, and the public at large can benefit massively from asset tokenization, as well as institutions and commercial enterprises. It makes the asset much easier to invest in and opens up alternative revenue streams for asset owners. It can also create entirely new markets for investors. Even banks such as HSBC are now , and are finally starting to come onboard to blockchain. The idea of tokenizing every item listed on a balance sheet is plausible, with commodities, art, and real estate being the sectors where the most progress has been made. starting to tokenize assets

Unveiling The Rise of Real World Asset Tokenization: Exploring Trends in Art, Real Estate, and Metal

রিয়েল ওয়ার্ল্ড অ্যাসেট টোকেনাইজেশনের উন্মোচন: শিল্প, রিয়েল এস্টেট এবং মেটালের প্রবণতা অন্বেষণ

Enthüllung des Aufstiegs der Tokenisierung realer Vermögenswerte: Erkundung von Trends in den Bereichen Kunst, Immobilien und Metall

Revelando el auge de la tokenización de activos en el mundo real: explorando las tendencias en arte, bienes raíces y metales

Dévoilement de l'essor de la tokenisation des actifs du monde réel : exploration des tendances dans les domaines de l'art, de l'immobilier et du métal

वास्तविक दुनिया में संपत्ति टोकनीकरण के उदय का अनावरण: कला, रियल एस्टेट और धातु में रुझानों की खोज

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Revelando a ascensão da tokenização de ativos do mundo real: explorando tendências em arte, imóveis e metal

Раскрытие роста токенизации активов в реальном мире: изучение тенденций в искусстве, недвижимости и металле

Gerçek Dünyada Varlık Tokenizasyonunun Yükselişini Ortaya Çıkarıyoruz: Sanat, Gayrimenkul ve Metal Trendlerini Keşfetmek

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